Question Bank

Environment Management
Module 1
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Define Environment and Ecology.

Discuss the role played an individual in protecting the environment.
Write short notes on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.
Define an ecosystem. Explain the structure of an ecosystem and list its functions in detail.
List the functions of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem with
examples.
6) Draw the different types of ecological pyramids with a brief description.
7) Explain biodiversity with reference to genetic, species and ecosystem biodiversity.
8) Describe briefly the value of biodiversity.
9) Describe the threats to biodiversity and the various methods used in the conservation of
bio diversity.
10) Explain the need for public awareness regarding environment

Module 2
1) List the causes, effects and control measures for:
Air pollution
Water pollution
Soil Pollution
Noise pollution
Thermal pollution.
2) Explain about solid waste management.
3) Describe climate change, Global warming, acid rain and ozone layer depletion.
4) Discuss environment protection act
5) Explain Population explosion.
6) Classify disasters and list their impacts on environment, infrastructure and development.
7) What are green-house gases.
8) List the various natural disasters.
9) Explain the role of individuals in the prevention of pollution
10) Discuss the causes, effects and control measures of solid waste
11) List the different types of ecosystems and describe their characteristics briefly