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Environmental Management

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Science

Flashcards for Environmental Management — Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Weather and Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Answer

Weather refers to atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place (short-term), while climate is the average of weather conditions recorded over many years for a particular region (long-term). Wea

Card 2Meteorology

Define meteorology and explain its importance.

Answer

Meteorology is the science that studies the inter-relationships between various components of air, natural cycles, geological movements of Earth, and climate. It includes studying storms, clouds, rain

Card 3Meteorology

When was World Meteorological Day observed and why is it important?

Answer

World Meteorological Day is observed on 23rd March. It marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization by the United Nations in 1950. This organization plays an important role in food

Card 4Meteorology

When and where was the India Meteorological Department (IMD) founded?

Answer

The India Meteorological Department was founded by the British in 1875 at Shimla. Its head office is now at New Delhi with Regional Offices at Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Nagpur, and New Delhi

Card 5Meteorology

What are the three types of monsoon prediction models used by IMD?

Answer

The three types are: 1) Statistical Model - compares current observations with past data using statistical methods, 2) Mathematical/Dynamic Model - uses mathematical analysis with supercomputers based

Card 6Solid Waste Management

Define solid waste and give examples.

Answer

Solid waste refers to waste materials generated through various daily human activities that need to be disposed of. Examples include domestic waste (food scraps, paper, plastic), industrial waste (che

Card 7Solid Waste Management

What is the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste?

Answer

Biodegradable waste (wet garbage) is easily degraded by microbes and includes kitchen waste, plant parts, and organic materials. Non-biodegradable waste (dry garbage) requires a very long time to degr

Card 8Solid Waste Management

List the 7 principles of solid waste management (7 R's).

Answer

1) Reuse - use materials for other purposes, 2) Refuse - avoid non-degradable items, 3) Recycle - produce useful items from waste, 4) Rethink - consider consequences of our habits, 5) Reduce - restric

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