Anna University Trichy 2010 B.E Electronics & Communication Engineering Hs1201 environmental science & engineering - Question Paper

B.E/B.Tech DEGREE exam ,NOV/DEC 2010
HS1201 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(REGULATION 2008)
TIME:3 hrs max:100marks


ans ALL ques.

PART-A (10*2=20MARKS)
1.What are environmental effects of mining and processing of mineral resources?

2.distinguish ranging from renewable & non renewable resources.

3.the flow of energy is 1 way & continuous in an eco system -justify.

4.what is meant by hot spots of bio diversity?

5.what is eutrophication & its effects?

6.define photochemical smog.

7.write the salient features of the wild life act 1972.

8. elaborate the causes for depletion of ozone layer?

9.define value education.

10. what is the role of GIS in dissemination of environmental information?


PART-B(5*16=80 MARKS)
11.(a)what is deforestation& its causes?
(b)what is OTEC?discuss the principles involved ,its merits & its limitations.
(OR)
12.(a)discuss the benefits &problems of dams.
(b)discuss the role of individual in concervation of natural resources.

13.(a)name &describe the characteristic features of different kinds of forest ecosystem.
(b)what is ecological pyramid?discuss its kinds with suitable example?
(OR)
14.(a)what are the causes for loss of biodiversity?
(b)explain concervation of biodiversity.

15.(a)explain sources ,effects & control of water pollution
(b)define noise pollution.what are the effects of noise at physical,physiological& psychological level?

(OR)
16.(a)explain sources , effects of soil pollution.
(b)what is cyclone & its effects?

17.(a)explain the reasons & consequences of global warming.
(b)write about nuclear accidents & their effects.
(OR)
18.(a)discuss rain water harvesting &water shed management.
(b)write about forest conservation act.

19.(a)what is meant by population explosion & its causes?
(b)write about human rights in india.
(OR)
20.(a)write the definition &objectives of value education.
(b)discuss the development &implementation of family welfare programme in India.

Earning:   Approval pending.