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FORM TP 200s200 MAY/JUNE 2OO5

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
UNIT 2: AGRICULTURE. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
PAPER 01
t hour 30 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

l. DO NOT open this examination paper until instructed to do so.

2. This paper consists of TWELVE questions.

3. Answer ALL questions.

4. Write your answers in the spaces or on the lines provided in this answer
booklet.

Copyright O 2003 Caribbean Examinations Council.

All riehts reserved.
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MoDYLE 1

AnswerALL questions.

1. (a) List THREE distinct types of agriculn{al systems in the Caribbean.

(b) For ANY TWO of the agricultural systems identified in (a) above, state TWO characteristics
ofEACH.

[4 marksl

Total T marks

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2. Two agricultural practices are stated in Table l.

Complete the table by outlining TWO positive and TWO negative socio-environmental consequences
of EACH practice.

TABLE l: SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF TWO AGRTCULTURAL PRACTICES

Agricultural Positive Environmental Negative Environmental

Practice Consequences Consequences
(i) (ii)

(a) Deforestation

[1 mark ] Ilmarkl

[1 mark I [1 mark ]

(b) Usc of artificial

fertilisers containing
nitrogen compounds

[1 mark I I mark I

[1 mark ] I mark I

Total S marks

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(a) Explain what is meant by 'hydroponics'.

[3 marks]
(b) Outline TWO reasons why hydroponicf is considered a sustainable agricultural practice.

[4 marksl
Total T marks

Describe TWO ways in which agriculture impacts on the lifestyle of Caribbean people.

[8 marksl

Total8 marks

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MODIILE 2

AnswerAll questions.

5. (a) Define the term'energY'.

Ilmarkl
(b) Outline ONE social dependence and ONE economic dependence of Caribbean societies on a
NAMED form of energy.

(i) Social dependence

[ 3 marksl

(ii) Economic dependence

[ 3 marksl

Total T marks

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6. (a) What is meant by the term 'renewable energy source'?

[2 marksl

(b) (i) State which renewable source of energy is MOST suitable for use in vour country.

Ilmarkl
(ii) Give ONE reason for Your ans,w er to (b) (i) abovc.

Ilmark]
(c) Suggest TWO reasons why the sourcc identified in 6 (b) abovc is not bcing used more effec-
tively in your country.

[4 marksl
Total S marks

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7. It is suggested that the cost to a society of using fossil fuels is more than the money paid to
purchase the fuel and generate energy. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Total6 marks

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8. THREE features, A, B and C, of a photovo lc cell are shown in Figure l.

A
l" A
Y
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Figure l. Photovoltaic cell in operation

(Source: www.aurora solar carcom)

(a) Write an appropriate annotated label for EACH of the features A, B and C.

A:

(b) State THREE advantages and THRIE disadvantages of a photovoltaic cell as a source of
energy.

[ 6 marks]
Total9 marks

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MODULE 3

AnswerALL questions.

9. (a) Define the term 'pollution'.

[ 2 marks]

(b) Outline how EACH of the following may increase environmental pollution.

(i) Population growth

[ 3 marks]

(ii) Economic development

[ 3 marks]

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10. (a) How can sound become a nollutantl

(b) List FOUR impacts of sound pollutipn on human beings.

[ 4 marksl

Total6 marks

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11. Figure 2 depicts a sampling exercise that was conducted to determine the water quality of a river.
The Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) reading of 5 mg/l was obtained.

Figure 2. Sampling exercise to determine water quality

Sourc e : Adapted from http ://www. iow adnr c om/wate r/tmdlw qa/w qa/

(a) State TWO other types of readings or pararneters that could have been obtained to determine
the water quality of the river.

[ 2 marks]

(b) Explain the significance of the BOD value of 5 mg/l given above.

[ 4 marks]

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(c) State TWO sources of water pollutailts that cause high BOD.

(d) State ONE environmental impact of high BOD values in water.

Total9 marks

(a) What is the 'Montreal Protocol'?

[ 3 marks]

(b) Despite the Montreal Protocol, no imrhediate change is expected in the problem the Protocol
addressed. State TWO reasons for this.

END OF TEST

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