Learn about the comparison between surface and underground source of water. Comparison # Surface Sources: 1. Forms in which Available: Lakes, streams, ponds, rivers and storage reservoirs 2. Quality of Water: They are sometimes highly polluted and unsafe to consumer. They contain inorganic impurities, organic impurities and industrial wastes. 3. Quantity of Water: Huge quantity of water is available during [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Rehabilitation 2. Components of Rehabilitation 3. Process 4. Psycho-Sociological Consequences of Displacement. Meaning of Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation is more often understood as economic rather than psycho-sociological phenomenon resulting from displacement. It is normally perceived as a 'planned change effort'. In a strict sense, it implies that, while there is a change [...]
Because mega-cities are a relatively recent phenomenon, the literature on mega-city disasters is sparse. Much more is known about the relationship between natural disasters and urbanization in general. Despite some tendencies towards uniformity and homogenization, there is a great deal of variety among mega-cities and considerable uncertainty about their eventual dimensions. Different types of mega-city are likely to have quite [...]