VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING QUESTION BANK III SEMESTER GE6351 Environmental Science and Engineering Regulation 2013 Academic Year 2017 18 Prepared by Mrs. S.C. Prasanna, Assistant Professor (Sel.G) / EIE Mrs. M. Shanthi, Assistant Professor (Sr.G) / EIE

SUBJECT SEM / YEAR: III / II VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEEING QUESTION BANK : GE6351 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING UNIT I - ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY SYLLABUS Definition, scope and importance of Risk and hazards; Chemical hazards, Physical hazards, Biological hazards in the environment concept of an ecosystem structure and function of an ecosystem producers, consumers and decomposers-oxygen cycle and Nitrogen cycle energy flow in the ecosystem ecological succession processes Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the (a) forest ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d)aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity biogeographical classification of India value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values Biodiversity at global, national and local levels India as a mega-diversity nation hot-spots of biodiversity threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts endangered and endemic species of India conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field study of common plants, insects, birds Field study of simple ecosystems pond, river, hill slopes, etc. PART A Q.No Questions BT Level Competence 1. State the significance and scope of environmental science and engineering education. 2. Give any two examples of physical hazard. 3. What is an ecosystem? 4. Describe about ecological succession. 5. Define ecological pyramid. 6. Differentiate food chain and food web. BT 4 Analyze 7. Demonstrate the function of Ecology and its cycle. BT 3 Apply 8. Sketch and explain biogeochemical cycles. BT 3 Apply 9. Mention two primary and secondary consumers in grassland ecosystem. 10. Illustrate four important features of desert ecosystem. BT 3 Apply 11. Define biodiversity. 12. Write the classification of Biodiversity. BT 4 Analyze 13. Point out the values of Biodiversity BT 4 Analyze 14. Summarize the aesthetic values of biodiversity. 15. Summarize about species & genetic diversity. 16. Describe how estuary is formed in coastal zones.? 17. List some of the hot spots of biodiversity in India. 18. Formulate the difference between endangered and epidemic species.

19. Compare biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. 20. Generalize the difference between insitu and exsitu conservation of biodiversity. PART B 1. Write a note on physical, chemical and biological hazards in the environment. (13) 2. With a neat sketch, discuss the structure and function of Ecosystem. (13) BT 3 Apply 3. (i) Define ecosystem. Give an account of structure and functions of grassland ecosystem. (7) (ii) Describe the energy flow in the ecosystem with suitable diagram. (6) 4. Illustrate oxygen and nitrogen cycle briefly with diagrams. (13) BT 3 Apply 5. (i) Describe food chains and food webs. (7) (ii) Describe carbon cycle. (6) 6. (i) Discuss about the types, characteristics features, structures and functions of. (7) (a) Forest ecosystem (b) Aquatic ecosystem. (ii) Discuss the following: (6) (a) Ecological Succession (b) Ecological Pyramids. 7. (i) Give an account of structure and functions of desert ecosystem with neat diagram. (7) (ii) Describe the structure and function of fresh water ecosystem. (6) 8. Compare the ecological pyramids of numbers of grassland and forest ecosystem. (13) 9. (i) Analyze about the values and significance of biodiversity. (7) BT 4 Evaluate (ii) Explain the major factors that are responsible for the loss of biodiversity. (6) BT 4 Evaluate 10. Describe the bio geographical classification of India. (13) 11. (i) Predict the major causes of man-wild conflicts and discuss the remedial steps that can curb the conflicts. (7) (ii) Discuss the hot-spots of biodiversity in India. (6) 12. (i) Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. (7) BT 4 Analyze (ii) Analyze the importance and values of biodiversity reserves. (6) BT 4 Analyze 13. Explain the role of biodiversity at global, national and local levels. (13) BT 4 Analyze 14. (i) What are the major threats to biodiversity? (7) (ii) What is Red Data Book? What do you mean by extinct endangered, vulnerable and rare species? Name some endangered species of plants and animals in our country. (6) PART C 1. Generalize the function of aquatic organisms present in a pond. How they help in enrichment of our ecosystem? (15)

2. Summarize the problems associated with patenting of Indian Traditional plants. Narrate with the help of Turmeric Patent Issue and Neem Patent Issue. (15) 3. Prepare a document that describes the need for public awareness for solving environmental problems. (15) 4. Discuss a case study on typical ecosystem with its functions and components. (15) UNIT II - ENNIRONMENTAL POLLUTION SYLLABUS Definition causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (Atmospheric chemistry- Chemical composition of the atmosphere; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere - formation of smog, PAN, acid rain, oxygen and ozone chemistry;- Mitigation procedures- Control of particulate and gaseous emission, Control of SO2, NOX, CO and HC) (b) Water pollution : Physical and chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water and their environmental significance; Water quality parameters physical, chemical and biological; absorption of heavy metals - Water treatment processes. (c) Soil pollution - soil waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards role of an individual in prevention of pollution pollution case studies Field study of local polluted site Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural. PART A Q.No Questions BT Level Competence 1. Define Pollution. Name any four air pollutants, and their sources and impacts. 2. Discuss how photochemical smog is formed? 3. What is PAN? Give its detrimental effect. 4. Describe acid rain. 5. Relate the effects of ozone on plants. BT 3 Apply 6. What are common hazardous chemicals? 7. Write about two major effects of Ozone layer depletion. 8. Illustrate aerobic and anaerobic oxidation. BT 3 Apply 9. Compare BOD and COD. 10. List out the types of land pollution. 11. Examine the major sources of solid waste cause. BT 3 Apply 12. Write about Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW). 13. Explain the sources and hazards of marine pollution. BT 4 Analyze 14. Define noise pollution. 15. Point out the difference between sound and noise. BT 4 Analyze 16. What do you understand by the term thermal pollution? 17. List out the sources and causes of thermal pollution. 18. Suggest any four nuclear hazards. 19. Why radioactive wastes are disposed off in salt water? 20. Analyze the role of individual in pollution prevention. BT 4 Analyze

PART B 1. (i) State the causes and effects of air pollution. (7) (ii) Explain the various methods of controlling air pollution. (6) BT 4 Analyze 2. (i) Summarize various chemical and photochemical reactions taking place in the atmosphere. (7) (ii) Explain the impacts of acid rain on the man and the environment? (6) 3. (i) Describe the adverse effects of ozone layer depletion. (7) (ii) Discuss on chemical composition of atmosphere. (6) 4. Discuss the control of air pollution using Cyclone separator for dust removal and Absorption tower for gaseous pollutants removal. (13) 5. Explain the causes, effects and control measures of water pollution. (13) BT 4 Analyze 6. (i) Illustrate about the physical and chemical properties of terrestrial and marine water. (7) BT 3 Apply (ii) Classify various water pollutants. Give examples of each type. (6) BT 3 Apply 7. Demonstrate about water treatment processes along with the discussion of water quality parameters with relevant diagram. (13) BT 3 Apply 8. (i) List the adverse effects caused by solid wastes. (6) (ii) Discuss the method of solid waste management by sanitary land filling and thermal means. (7) 9. (i) Analyze the effects and control measures of soil pollution. (7) BT 4 Analyze (ii) Explain the control and prevention measures of municipal solid wastes. (6) BT 4 Analyze 10. (i) Define marine pollution. What are the causes of marine pollution? (7) (ii) Describe the ill effects of marine pollution with help of a case study. (6) 11. (i) Summarize the steps to be taken to prevent pollution of our oceans? (7) (ii) Discuss the advantages and limitation of sanitary landfill. (6) BT 1 Understand 12. (i) Tabulate the source and effects of noise pollution. (7) (ii) Explain the various control measures of noise pollution with r elevant diagrams. (6) BT4 Analyze 13. (i) Write a note on thermal pollution. (7) (ii) Write briefly about the hazards caused by nuclear wastes. (6) 14. (i) Write in detail about the role of an individual to prevent and control the municipal solid waste generation. (7) (ii) Prepare a document on: As an individual how will you prevent the pollution load in the environment? (6) PART C 1. Summarize the impact of Bhopal Tragedy on plants, animals and property. (15) 2. Explain about the global health effects of nuclear war. (15) BT 5 Analyze 3. Explain in detail about global warming and greenhouse effect. (15)

4. What are the effects of improper municipal solid wastes management? State the measure recommended for proper management of solid wastes. (15) UNIT III - NATURAL RESOURCES SYLLABUS Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people Water resources: Use and overutilization of surface and ground water, dams-benefits and problems Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Energy Conversion processes Biogas production and uses, anaerobic digestion; case studies Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification role of an individual in conservation of natural resources Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Introduction to Environmental Biochemistry: Proteins Biochemical degradation of pollutants, Bioconversion of pollutants. Field study of local area to document environmental assets river / forest / grassland / hill / mountain. PART A Q.No Questions BT Level Competence 1. What is deforestation? 2. Deduce the effects of mining forest resources on the environment. 3. Point out any two problems caused by the construction of dams and BT 4 Analyze explain how dams are useful to human beings? 4. Examine the reasons for land degradation. BT 3 Apply 5. Summarize the environmental effects of mining for mineral resources. 6. Explain overgrazing and its consequences. BT 4 Analyze 7. Analyze about soil fertility and soil leaching. BT 4 Analyze 8. Give any two problems associated with chemical fertilizer usage. 9. List the reasons of water logging and their effects. 10. Illustrate the purpose of salinization and crop rotation. BT 3 Apply 11. Differentiate renewable and non-renewable energy resources. 12. State green revolution. 13. What exactly are fossil fuels? Discuss why they are non-renewable. 14. What are solar cells? 15. What do you mean by land degradation? 16. Define eutrophication.

17. Interpret the terms landslides and man induced landslides. 18. Write about the major causes of earth quake. 19. Write about desertification. 20. Illustrate biological magnification and organic farming. BT 3 Apply PART B 1. (i) Explain the impact of mining on environment and human health. (7) BT 4 Analyze (ii) Point out the effects of deforestation. Is deforestation justified? Comment. (6) BT 4 Analyze 2. ( (i) Examine the causes for deforestation. (7) BT 3 Apply ) (ii) List the major uses of forest. (6) 3. (i) Justify how the ecological uses of forests surpass commercial uses? (7) BT 3 Apply (ii) Discuss the advantages and limitations of construction of dams and reservoirs. (6) 4. Illustrate about the problems associated with over exploitation of forest resources. (13) BT 3 Apply 5. Write in detail about construction of dams and their effects on forests and tribal people. (13) 6. (i) Discuss the major mineral resources in India. (7) (ii) Describe the following : (1) Food resources. (3) (2) Mineral resources. (3) 7. Explain the changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing? (6) Summarize informative notes on modern agriculture. Also deduce the effects of modern agriculture? (7) 8. (i) Discuss the need for soil conservation. Write briefly about different soil conservation practices in India.(7) (ii) Discuss about global food problems, its causes and effects. (6) 9. (i) Describe in detail on various renewable energy sources in the earth. (6) (ii) Draw a neat diagram and explain the production of biogas. Also mention the uses and advantages of Biogas. (7) 10. (i) Enlist and define renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Why are non- renewable energy resources preferred for energy utilization now-a-days? What are the advantages and disadvantages of harnessing non-renewable energy resources? (9) (ii) Describe about conversion of pollutants with examples. (4) 11. (i) Discuss in detail on: (1) Land resources (4) (2) Soil erosion and desertification. (3) (ii) Define land degradation? Discuss the factors responsible for land degradation. (6) 12. (i) List the importance of land as a natural resource. (7) (ii) Describe the impact of urbanization and industrialization on land. (6) 13. (i) Explain about environmental biochemistry. (7) BT 4 Analyze

(ii) Explain the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources. (6) 14. Explain droughts and floods with respect to their occurrences and impacts. (13) PART C 1. Compile a report on the statement Water could be the source of the world s next big conflict. (15) 2. Compare and contrast nuclear power with solar power in terms of the environmental aspects. (15) 3. Discuss the major World s food problems and suggest possible ways to solve the problems. (15) 4. Explain with a case study how the exploitation of resources affects the environment. (15) BT 4 Analyze BT 4 Analyze BT 4 Analysis

UNIT IV - SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT SYLLABUS From unsustainable to sustainable development urban problems related to energy water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies role of non-governmental organization environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions 12 Principles of green chemistry- nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. wasteland reclamation consumerism and waste products environment production act Air act Water act Wildlife protection act Forest conservation act The Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules; 1998 and amendments- scheme of labeling of environmentally friendly products (Ecomark). enforcement machinery involved in environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards- disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides. Public awareness. PART A Q.No Questions BT Level Competence 1. List out the advantages of rain water harvesting. BTL1 Remember 2. Define consumerism. BTL1 Remember 3. What is Rain water harvesting? What are the objectives of rain water 4. harvesting? Define sustainable development and explain sustainability in context to environment. BTL1 BTL1 Remember Remember 5. Define holocaust. BTL1 Remember 6. Enlist the objectives of Air-Pollution Act. BTL1 Remember 7. Explain disaster management. BTL2 Understand 8. Describe greenhouse gases. BTL2 Understand 9. Discuss some important points on Earth Summit 1992. BTL2 Understand 10. Mention the objectives of Environment Protection Act. BTL2 Understand 11. Examine the objectives of water act. BTL3 Apply 12. Illustrate greenhouse effect. BTL3 Apply 13. Illustrate 3R principle with its quote. BTL3 Apply 14. Analyze the objectives (or) principles of watershed management. BTL4 Analyze 15. Differentiate between Re-habilitation & Re-settlement of people. BTL4 Analyze 16. Differentiate between inter and intra generational equity in sustainable BTL4 Analyze developments. 17. Summarize the major effects of global warming. BTL5 Evaluate 18. Explain environmental ethics. BTL5 Evaluate 19. Write the social values of environmental education. BTL6 Create 20. Write short notes on Wild life protection act. BTL6 Create PART B 1. (i) What is rain water harvesting? What are the purposes served by it? (7) (ii) List out the salient features of forest conservation act in detail. (6) BTL1 Remember

2. (i) What are the objectives of water conservation? How is it carried out? (6) (ii) What is global warming? Explain the measures to prevent it and also explain the effects of global warming. (7) BTL1 Remember 3. (i) What do we mean by environment refugees? Explain. (5) BTL1 Remember (ii) What are the major causes for displacement of native tribal people? (8) 4. What are the various urban problems related to energy. (13) BTL1 Remember 5. (i) Discuss the various applications of green chemistry for achieving sustainable development. (7) (ii) Discuss various measures for wasteland reclamation. (6) 6. (i) Discuss the resettlement and rehabilitation of people, its problems and concerns. (7) (ii) Briefly discuss on salient features of Air act. (6) 7. (i) Why do we refer to Environmental protection Act 1986 as an umbrella act? Discuss the major environmental protection rules 1986. (6) (ii) Describe the issues about climate change and give solutions for solving this problem. (7) 8. (i) Name the laws that have framed for environmental protection and mention the objectives for each act. (7) (ii) Briefly discuss on salient features of wildlife protection act. (6) 9. (i) Explain the agenda of sustainable development. (7) (ii) Explain the salient features of Water Act. (6) 10. (i) Explain in detail, how biomedical wastes are managed and handled. (7) (ii) Explain the effects of nuclear accidents. (6) 11. Enumerate the effects an earthquake. What measures should be taken to mitigate this disaster? (13) 12. Explain in detail, how biomedical wastes are managed and handled. (13) 13. (i) Summarize various principles of green chemistry. (7) (ii) Explain about the causes and effects of Ozone layer depletion. (6) BTL2 Understand BTL2 Understand BTL2 Understand BTL3 Apply BTL3 Apply BTL4 Analyze BTL4 Analyze BTL4 Analyze BTL5 Evaluate 14. Write a note on: (1) Earthquake (7) (2) Cyclone. (6) BTL6 Create PART C 1. Explain with the case study how Rain water harvesting can be made more economical and effective? (15) 2. Prepare a document that describes the need for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) principle. (15) 3. Explain with the case study how Biomedical waste can be re-cycled without polluting our environment. (15) 4. Summarize the impact of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident on plants, animals and property. (15) BTL4 Analyze BTL6 Create BTL4 Analyze BTL 5 Evaluate

UNIT V - HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT SYLLABUS Population growth, variation among nations population explosion family welfare programme environment and human health human rights value education HIV / AIDS women and child welfare Environmental impact analysis (EIA)- -GIS-remote sensing-role of information technology in environment and human health Case studies. PART A Q.No Questions BT Level Competence 1. State the role of information technology in Environment. BTL1 Remember 2. Define population explosion BTL1 Remember 3. List out the advantages of family welfare program BTL1 Remember 4. What is doubling time? How it is calculated? BTL1 Remember 5. What is value education? BTL1 Remember 6. Define the term Nuclear energy. BTL1 Remember 7. Give the significance of value education. BTL2 Understand 8. Give two effects of population growth BTL2 Understand 9. Mention the types of health hazards with examples. BTL2 Understand 10. Describe population stabilization BTL2 Understand 11. Report the factors affecting population size BTL3 Apply 12. Examine the meaning of remote sensing. BTL3 Apply 13. Illustrate Zero Population growth and total fertility rates BTL3 Apply 14. Explain HIV and the sources of HIV infection BTL4 Analyze 15. Analyze the objectives of EIA BTL4 Analyze 16. Compare under-nutrition & mal-nutrition BTL4 Analyze 17. Summarize GIS? State any four applications of GIS. BTL5 Evaluate 18. Rank the different kinds of problems created due to Urbanization BTL5 Evaluate 19. Write the reason for child labor BTL6 Create 20. Write short notes on population dynamics. BTL6 Create PART B 1. (i) What are sparsely populated areas? Give examples and reasons for poor population in those areas. (7) (ii) What is HIV? What are the preventive measures suggested? (6) 2. Describe the role of NMIS, ENVIS and GIS in dissemination of Environmental information and Environmental management? (13) 3. (i) What is universal declaration of Human Rights? (3) (ii) What is its importance in achieving the goals of equity, justice and sustainability? (10) BTL1 BTL1 BTL1 Remember Remember Remember 4. Briefly describe about the major choice in modern birth control. (13) BTL1 Remember 5. Discuss the hurdles encountered for the following programs in India. (i) Women program (7) (ii) Child welfare program (6) BTL2 Understand

6. Discuss in detail the various health schemes initiated by Indian government. (13) 7. (i) Discuss how Population explosion affects the environment seriously. (6) (ii) Describe the role of information technology in environment and human health. (7) 8. Illustrate how remote sensing is used in the issues related to Human population and the environment. (13) BTL2 BTL2 BTL3 Understand Understand Apply 9. (i) Demonstrate the objectives and elements of value education? (7) BTL3 Apply (ii) How can the same be achieved? (6) 10. Explain about Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA). (13) BTL4 Analyze 11. Point out the advantages of family welfare programme. (13) BTL4 Analyze 12. Explain the growth pattern of India s population. (13) BTL4 Analyze 13. Plot a graph showing the variation in percentage of population across the India and also write a brief note on it. (13) 14. Write notes on the following: (1) Women and child welfare in India. (6) (2) Human rights. (7) PART C 1. Explain the role of men in protection and welfare of Girl/ Women children. (15) 2. Prepare a document that describes the situation of population in India and China around the year 2050. (15) 3. Explain how the medical industry got advanced in recent years. Narrate 4. with NRTIs. (15) Summarize the impact of Information technology on the field of Human health. Explain with case study. (15) BTL5 BTL6 BTL4 BTL6 BTL4 BTL5 Evaluate Create Analyze Create Analyze Evaluate