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SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KALAVAKAM DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT TEST I GE 2211 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Semester:

III Marks: 50 Part A - Answer all questions (5x2 =10 marks) 1. What is meant by desertification? 2. What is an aquifer? What are the types of aquifer? 3. What was the total forest area in 2011? 4. State the problems caused by the construction of dam. 5. What is geothermal energy? Part B Answer all questions (16+16+8=40 marks) 6 a. Explain in detail the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources Time: 8.00-9.30 am Date: 10-08-12

(10 marks) b. Write a note on tidal power environment? b. Explain the various solar energy harnessing devices (6 marks) (8 marks)
(8 marks)

7. a. What is meant by deforestation? What are the impacts of deforestation on the

8. What are the environmental impacts of ground water usage? (8 marks)

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