Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine Published this article page no 3 Unless the forces and tendencies which are responsible for destroying the countrys environment are checked in the near future and afforestation of denuded areas is taken up on a massive scale the harshness of the climatic conditions and soil erosion by wind and water will increase to such an extent that agriculture which is the mainstay of our people will gradually become impossible. The desert countries of the world and our own desert areas in Rajasthan are a grim reminder of the consequences of large-scale deforestation. Pockets of desert-like landscape are now appearing in other parts of the country including the Sutlej-Ganga Plains and the Deccan Plateau. Where only a few decades back there used to be lush green forests with perennial streams and springs there is only brown earth bare of vegetation without any water in the streams and springs except in the rainy season bright group of publications junior science refresher.

Junior science refresher magazine