CUET PG - M.Sc. Environmental Science Complete Syllabus-Based Study Material

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts and terms from the CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus.

Earth Sciences

The study of the structure and processes of the Earth, including its atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

Plate Tectonics

The theory that describes the large-scale movement of Earth's lithosphere, involving the interactions of tectonic plates.

Mineral Resources

Naturally occurring substances, typically found in the Earth, that can be extracted and used for economic gain.

Carbon Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle in which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Ozone Layer

A region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Biodiversity Hotspot

A biogeographic region with a significant level of endemic species that is under threat from humans.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Greenhouse Effect

The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in Earth's temperature.

Eutrophication

A process in which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Natural pathways by which essential elements of living matter are circulated in the biosphere.

Seismic Waves

Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically generated by earthquakes.