Soil Pollution: Causes, Consequences, and Control -Erakina
The soil is a portion of the Earth that we rarely see due to the rise of concrete buildings and roadways. Dirt, mud, and ground are just a few of the titles given
Earth & Climate
Diatoms – An Indicator of Marine Ecosystem-Erakina
Diatoms are microscopic silica-type algae found in marine and freshwater habitats, responsible for producing oxygen through photosynthesis. Green colored different shaped diatoms Diatoms are a significant component in the phytoplankton (microalgae) community. They are abundantly found in the marine environment in freshwater and salt water. The diatoms are a substantial source of food for aquatic …
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Earthquake
Introduction The Earth is a planet that is rich in natural resources, animals, and human life forms. Even though the good is on one hand, sometimes bad happens naturally and man-made. In that order, an earthquake is a natural disaster that brings massive destruction to the land surface. This natural phenomenon is considered a more …
Effect of CFCs on ozone layer
What Is Ozone? The reaction of UV rays with molecular oxygen forms ozone. The ozone layer is formed as a distinct layer in the lower stratosphere. By nature, a balance is maintained between the production and degradation of ozone in the stratosphere. The enhancement of ozone degradation by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) disrupts this balance. Ozone Layer …
Five Legacies to leave behind to Save Our Polluted Environment – Erakina
Introduction Our next generation is always blessed when their elders leave behind certain legacies which help them grow and nourish themselves. When it comes to our planet, one needs to understand the responsibility we share to provide a safe environment for our future children. If we consume our part of the environment in our time …
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The Environment-Erakina
The environment is not just our surroundings but also our home. It is our means of survival and provides us with all the resources that we need to not only survive but thrive. How do we define the environment? What do we understand by the term “Environment”? In a literal sense, the environment just refers …
A non-metallic overview – Erakina
Introduction All the 118 elements which have been decided and organized in the periodic table may be notably labelled into 3 groups: metals, non-metals, and metalloids. Metals are electropositive factors which can donate electrons, even as non-metals are electronegative factors which can preserve electrons. Metalloids are the 0.33 beauty whose homes are intermediate of metals …
Here are all facts required for best Planting Grass Seeds in the Lawn
Introduction to lawns Having a green coloured lawns with fresh grass is charming and eye-catching, ain’t it? The main challenge is to seed the lawns with grass seeds. Lawns are made by two methods- seeding and sodding. Both the methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Seeding is the method that takes time whereas sodding is …
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Is it possible to predict drought and such climate threats?
Introduction to drought rainlessness is the synonym of drought Climate changes are the retracting power that breaks the development steps of the world. In simpler terms, climate changes adversely affect the normal on-going bringing no hope about the future. Climate change does not happen overnight but is largely due to our irresponsible activities in the …
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Know more about the Soil underwater – ERAKINA
Introduction River soils are forms of clay that are carried/moved and retained by the sole action of rivers, as disputed to wind, ocean and rain-based clay. While the common soil type that is known consists of the mixture of sand, clay and loam, this is mainly a universal description that does not involve the intricacy …