Anna University Chennai 2005 B.Tech B.E/ :Principles of environmental science and engineering - Question Paper

B.E/B.TECH. DEGREE exam ,NOV/DEC 2005
Seventh semester ,common to all the branches
Principles of environmental science and engineering


TIME: 3Hrs
MAXIMUM: 100 marks


PART A (10 X2 =20)

1. Enumerate the structural and functional elements of eco system?

2. describe sustainable development.

3. List any 2 environmental stresses on biology of water and soil.

4. Mention any 2 environmental impacts of development projects in your discipline.

5.Define hazardous wastes.

6. List any 2 air pollutants and their effects on human beings from automobile emission.

7. State the objectives of treatment of waste water.

8. Enumerate the waste minimisation technique.

9. Mention a few of the economic instruments in environmental mangement.

10. List any 4 pollution control acts



PART B (5 X 16 =80)

11. explain on the components and interrelationship ranging from the components of enironment .

12 (a) discuss the sources ,charecteristics and effects of air pollution.

OR

(b) explain the stress on water bodies owing to the impacts of anthropogenic activities.

13 (a) discuss the envionmental problems related to the municipal solid waste management.

OR

(b) (i) What is hte significance of ozone layer depletion and global warming?

(ii) elaborate the pollutants that are responsible and control measures?

14 (a) explain the principle of physio-checmical waste treatment with the help of a floe diagram

OR

(b) (i) explain on the waste minimization techniques.

(ii) discuss the biological treatment methods with the help of neat sketch.


15 (a) discuss the steps involved in environmental impact assessment with the help of flow sheet.

OR

(b) (i) explain the role of non governement organizations in environmental management.

(ii) explain any 4 international conventions.

Earning:   Approval pending.