Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad 2007 B.E Computer Science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SET NO 3 - Question Paper

Code No: R05220105 Set No. 3
II B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical
Engineering, info Technology, Electronics & Control Engineering,
Mechatronics, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Metallurgy &
Material Technology, Production Engineering, Bio-Technology and
Automobile Engineering)
Time: three hours Max Marks: 80
ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks
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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 with different choices on how we utilize its goods and ser-
vices. [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 ac-
tivites. [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) Why is 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 methodically record the elements and resources in an
ecosystem in an ecosystem and assess its functioning.
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(b) Based on your filed visits, summarize your observations and findings of the
water resource ecosystem in your region. [8+8]
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