Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
As we all know, Pakistan is not only home to a lot of different kinds of bird species but also a host to many many kinds of birds that every year migrate to our mild climate from the harsh winters of Siberia and Russia. So we are lucky to witness the beauty of different types […]
Endemic mammals are mammals which are found in a specific geographical location only. Pakistan has many endemic mammals, which definitely make Pakistan a more special place. But unfortunately due to hunting and poaching, many of these mammals are endangered or even critically endangered. But the sad thing about endemic species is that their exclusiveness can […]
Environmental science is an up and coming subject in Pakistan – for more detailed information, read: What is Environmental Science and Why is it Important? Even though it has been around for a decade, it is only recently that people have started taking it seriously as the job sector has started making a space for […]
When you are studying for CSS or PMS or PCS or even GAT subject (Environmental Science) or any other competitive exam then you usually don’t have enough time to prepare notes from scratch, so it is logical that people turn to the Internet to find comprehensive yet to the point notes that they can use […]
The location of Pakistan on the world map makes it important for economic and tourism activities. Pakistan has known geographical features such as the Hills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mountain ranges in Northern Pakistan, Indus River Plain in Sindh and Punjab, and the plateau in North-Eastern Pakistan. check out Impact of Human Activities on Margalla Hills […]
INTRODUCTION Climatic Zone: It is defined as an area with well defined climatic conditions. The different areas in the world are categorized according to various climatic parameters such as temperature, rainfall, snow, summer and winter seasons, etc. Biome: It is defined as an environment that hosts a diverse variety of plants and animals well adapted […]
INTRODUCTION Desert: It is defined as a barren area that has little to no vegetation and less rainfall. The land surface is continuously exposed to hot dry environmental conditions. Desert Ecosystem: It is an ecosystem with dry environments. The species of plants and animals are well adapted to the ecosystem. The desert ecosystem includes hot […]
INTRODUCTION Tundra and Alpine: This biome includes extremely cold regions (usually covered in snow) that are present around the world without long woody trees due to high elevation. Tundra and Alpine Ecosystem: This ecosystem is usually found in the northern hemisphere. The biome receives scant rainfall. As the altitude increases the forest cover decreases. Characteristics […]
INTRODUCTION Tropical Thorn Forest: This forest primarily consists of plant species that are open, low and xerophytic. The vegetation of tropical thorn forests doesn’t include grasses. Tropical Thorn Forest Ecosystem: This forest ecosystem is predominated by thorny leguminous plant species. The arid regions receive less rainfall and this ecosystem can survive in water-scarce regions. Characteristics […]
INTRODUCTION Littoral Forest: It is known as mangrove forest or tidal forest. This forest grows along marshy coasts and delta regions. Swamp Forest: This forest grows along the intertidal coastline and submerged with seawater. This forest is common near tropical zone. Another name is flooded forest. Littoral and Swamp Forest Ecosystem: This forest ecosystem is […]