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Effects Of Gully Erosion On The Environment
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1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The main aim of the
study is examine the effects of gully erosion on the environment. Other
specific objectives of the study include:
1. to determine the extent to which gully erosion affects the environment.
2. to determine the causative factors of gully erosion.
3. to determine the effect of gully erosion on the environment.
4. to proffer possible solutions to the problems.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What is the extent to which gully erosion affects the environment?
2. What are the causative factors of gully erosion?
3. What is the effect of gully erosion on the environment?
4. What are the possible solutions to the problems?
1.5 STATEMENT OF RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
H0: Gully erosion has no significant on environment.
H1: Gully erosion has a significant on environment.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The
study on the effects of gully erosion on the environment will be of
immense benefit to the entire Oko, Anambra state in the sense that it
will enable the ministry of environment to come up with a strategy on
how to handle gully erosion in not just Oko but in other local
government areas of Anambra state that are also facing gully erosion
challenges. Finally, the study will contribute to the body of existing
literature and knowledge to this field of studies and basis for further
research.
1.7 SCOPE OF STUDY
The study on the effects of gully erosion on the environment is limited to Oko, Anambra state.
1.8 LIMITATION OF STUDY
Financial
constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the
researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or
information and in the process of data collection (internet,
questionnaire and interview).
Time constraint- The researcher will
simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This
consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Effect:A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Gully:A ravine formed by the action of water.
Erosion: The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
Environment:Is
everything that is around us. It can be living or non-living things. It
includes physical, chemical and other natural forces. Living things
live in their environment.
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