Art integrated Activity
Biology
Name:V.S.Tanushree
class : XII A
lesson: ecosystem
topic: Environment of Karnataka and Ladakh
Environment of Karnataka
Karnataka, located in the southwestern region of India, boasts a
diverse and rich environment characterised by various ecosystems,
landscape and climatic conditions.
Here are some aspects of Karnataka's environment:
Climate : Karnataka experiences a tropical climate,
with distinct wet and dry season. The monsoon
season, which lasts from June to September, brings
heavy rainfall, especially to the coastal regions and
the western ghats.
Biodiversity : The state is home to a rich
diversity of floral and fauna. The forest and the
western ghats are known for their high level of
endemism. Various wildlife sanctuaries and
national parks, such as Bandipur National
park and Nagarhole National park preserve
this biodiversity.
Water bodies: Karnataka has several rivers,
including the Krishna, Cauvery and
Thungabhadra, which are crucial for
agriculture and drink water.The state also has
numerous lakes and reservoirs.
Agriculture : The state's agriculture is diverse, with
crops like rice, sugarcane, coffee and horticultural
products. Sustainable practices are increasingly being
promoted to protect the environment.
Renewable energy: Karnataka is a leader in
renewable energy production, particularly wind and
solar power, contribution significantly to India's green
energy goals.
Overall Karnataka's environment is a blend of rich
natural resources and significant ecological
challenges, making it a focal point for conservation
and sustainable development efforts.
Environment of Ladakh
Ladakh is a cold desert in India. It lies in the Great Himalayas, on the eastern side of
Jammu and Kashmir. It has the mighty Karakoram Range in the North and in the
south, it is bound by the Zanskar mountains. Several rivers flow through Ladakh.
Climate: Due to its high altitude, Ladakh is
always freezing cold and dry for most of the
year. The air is so thin that you can feel the
sun's heat intensely. In summers, the
temperature during the day is just above zero
degrees and the night temperature is much
below -30°C.
Biodiversity: Most of the hills are barren. The
floral biodiversity is quite rich and the region is
gifted with some of the important medicinal
plants, like podophyllum Hexandrum,
Aconitum heterophyllum, Ephedra girardiana,
Rhodiola imbricate etc.
Water bodies :
PANGONG LAKE
It is the largest brackish water lake of Asia.
Only one third of the Lake lies in Indian
Ladakh, while the rest of it lies in Tibet on the
other side of the border. The lake is really
beautiful. Set with the backdrop of the Chang-
Chenmo range of sandy hills, the placid water of
the lake looks mesmerizing.
Agriculture :Agriculture in the region primarily is of
subsistence type and only a few crops have been
traditionally grown, because of cold arid climate, high
altitude, extremely rugged and isolated terrain, absence
of market etc. The major crops cultivated included Grim
(Naked Barley), wheat, peas and alfa-alfa for fodder.
Renewable energy: Puga valley Ladakh is the
most promising geothermal field of India. Its
thermal fluids are associated with significant
amounts of cesium, lithium, rubidium and
some other active constituents which suggest
their association with recent magnetic activity.
