Final Assessment Test (FAT) – May 2017

Course: CHY1002 - Environmental Sciences

Class NBR(s):4590 / 4595 / 4664 / 4668 / 4675 / 4677 /
Slot: E1
4681 / 4689 / 4692 / 4693
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 100

Answer any TEN Questions

(10 X 10 = 100 Marks)
1. a) Flow of energy in an ecosystem follows the two laws of thermodynamics, explain with suitable [5]
example.
b) Write the process of ecological succession. [5]
2. Describe the hydrologic (water)and nitrogen cycles and explain how human activities are affecting [10]
each cycle.

3. a) What is Hot spot of biodiversity? How we can recognize them? Name the hot spot regions exist in [5]
India.
b) What is GM Crops? Write any two positive & negative impacts of it. [5]
4. What is nuclear fuel cycle? Discuss briefly on how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity and [10]
give its advantages and disadvantages.
5. Write a note on threats and conservation of aquatic biodiversity. [10]
6. What are solid wastes? Classify with examples. Explain in detail about ‘Solid waste management' [10]
techniques.
7. Write a note on Kyoto protocol and carbon sequestration methods. [10]
8. What are major air pollutants? Explain in detail about their effects. [10]
9. List out the renewable energy sources and explain in detail any two which could serve as solution [10]
for future energy needs.
10. Discuss the salient features of (a) Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, (b) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. [10]
11. a) What will you do to achieve sustainable energy development? [5]
b) How can we use economic tools to deal with environmental problems? [5]
12. a) What is urban sprawl? Explain environmental impacts associated with it. [5]
b) How does a population’s age structure affect any nation’s growth or decline? [5]

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