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unit Population and
4 Environmental Status of

Nepal

Estimated Teaching Periods: 18

Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives
After completing the study of this unit, students will be able to:
i. explain population distribution by ecological region.
ii. describe the concept of ecosystem.
iii. describe the effects on environment due to various geographical regions.
iv. explain management and conservation of environment.

Course Outline

4.1 Population distribution by geographical region
4.2 Ecosystem and environment
4.3 Ecosystem by geographical regions and effects on environment status
4.4 Management and conservation of environment

Glossary

ecology : a science that deals with the relationship between groups of living things
and their environment
geographical : of or relating to geography, belonging to or characteristics of a particular
region
enumerate : to name (things) one after another in a list
epidemic : affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of
individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time
moderate : average in size or amount
livestock : farm animals (such as cows, horses and pigs) that are kept, raised and
used by people
erosion : the gradual destruction of something by natural forces (such as water,
wind or ice)
horticulture : the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental
plants

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