Explain the concept of Carbon Compensation Depth. Discuss the implications of rise in this depth due to anthropogenic activities.

Carbon Compensation Depth (CCD) refers to the level of depth of the ocean till where carbon doesn’t dissolve and is present in an adequate amount. Features: It is essential for the survival of marine organisms, whose bodies are made up ..

Topics: GS-I: Changes in Critical Geographical Features • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

Highlighting the geographical and economic importance of the Hindukush-Himalayan region, outline the changes in the critical geographical features and the consequence it will have.

The Hindukush-Himalayan region consists of the central Asian and south Asian alpine regions. It plays a very important role in the geography and economy of the region: It is the third largest source of fresh water in form of glaciers, ..

Topics: GS-I: Changes in Critical Geographical Features • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation • GS-III: Environmental Impact Assessment