Chapter Overview
This chapter explores various environmental and socio-economic problems from a geographical perspective. It includes issues such as urban waste disposal, land degradation, deforestation, pollution, energy crisis, and disaster management. These problems are linked with increasing population, industrialization, urbanization, and unplanned development. The chapter emphasizes sustainable development and the role of geography in analyzing and resolving these challenges.
Important Keywords
- Urban Waste: Discarded solid and liquid waste from urban areas
- Land Degradation: Decline in land quality due to misuse
- Energy Crisis: Shortage of energy resources
- Pollution: Contamination of environment by harmful substances
- Deforestation: Large-scale removal of forest cover
- Sustainable Development: Development that meets present needs without compromising the future
- Environmental Degradation: Deterioration of the environment
- Waste Management: Systematic disposal and recycling of waste
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