Anna University Chennai 2005 B.E Environmental science and engineering - Question Paper
B.E / B.Tech DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY / JUNE 2005
Second Semester
Computer Science and Engineering
CY 1201- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
( Common to : Biomedical engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, info Technology and 1st Semester Part – Time B.E . – Regulation 2005 )
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer all the questions
PART A ( 10 x 2 = 20 marks )
- State the environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources.
- State the need for public awareness for solving environmental problems.
- What is Biodiversity and what is its significance?
- What is ecological succession?
- Name any four air pollutants, and their sources and effects.
- Name the sources and effects of marine pollution.
- What are the causes and effects of global warming?
- What are the causes and effects of ozone layer depletion?
- What is population explosion?
- State how environment and human health are related.
PART B ( 5 x 16 = 80 marks )
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Explain the effects of deforestation and over utilization of ground water. What are the measures recommended for conservation of natural resources?
Describe the types, characteristics features , structure and function of ( i ) Forest Ecosystem ( ii ) Aquatic Ecosystem
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Explain the various threats to biodiversity and the measures recommended for conservation of biodiversity.
Explain : Ecosystem, energy flow in ecosystem, food chain, food webs and ecological pyramids
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( i ) Explain the role of information technology in environment and human health. ( ii ) Write a short note on : Value education
Explain the causes, effects and control measures of water pollution.
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What are the effects of improper municipal solid wastes management?State the measures recommended for proper management of solid wastes.
Write short notes on : ( i ) Environmental Ethics. ( ii ) Waste land reclamation
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State the important provisions in Environmental protection Act, Air Act and Water Act. |
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| Earning: Approval pending. |
