Andhra University 2007 B.E Computer Science environmental studies - Question Paper

1. explain the importance of nature with respect to the subsequent statements.
(a) There is an urgent need to protect all residing species.
(b) Nature provides us withvarious choices on how we utilize its goods and services. [8+8]
2.
(a) What is the necessity for a rational land use policy as pant of the environmental policy?
(b) Write briefly about the unequal consumption trends of the developed and developing countries. [8+8]
3.
(a) describe ecosystem and list components of an ecosystem.
(b) Briefly discuss the manner in which ecosystems are destroyed by human activites. [10+6]
4.
(a) discuss the concept of in-situ conservation of biodiversity. Illustrate your ans with examples.
(b) What is an Integrated Protected Area System? How do these contribute to preservation of biodiversity[10+6]
5. (a)
elaborate the impacts of thermal pollution on global warming ?
(b) Whyis coal based electricity used in the world ?
[10+6]
6. (a)
define a case study of water conservation in India.
(b) define a case study of Rain water harvesting in India.
[8+8]
7. discuss the relation ranging from human health and environment. Cite a few examples to illustrate your ans. [16]
8.
(a) define how you would methodicallyrecord the elements and resources in an
ecosystem in an ecosystem and assess its functioning. one of2

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