Code No.

: RACE05239a
IV B.Tech I Semester (R05) Supplementary Examinations, November 2011

R5

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Mechanical Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks

Max Marks: 80

1. Write a detailed note on the various institutions and organizations in the eld of Environment Education and training, their activities and focal areas. [16] 2. (a) What do you understand by biotic and a biotic parts of nature? (b) Explain the interaction and interdependency of these. 3. (a) Dene ecosystem and list components of an ecosystem. (b) Briey explain the manner in which ecosystems are destroyed by human activites. [10+6] 4. What do you understand by the term biodiversity? Write briey about the dierent kinds of diversity in organisms. [16] 5. (a) Oceans are ultimate sink for most of the waste we produce. Explain. (b) List o shore sources of Marine Pollution. (c) Explain the eects of oil pollution on the ocean. 6. (a) Dene watershed management and explain its objectives. (b) Discuss various water conservation techniques that can be practiced by individuals. [8+8] 7. (a) Tuberculosis is one the environmentally related contagious diseases. Write briey about the eects of this disease. (b) What is the extent of spread of this disease in various parts of the globe? [6+10] 8. (a) Describe how you would methodically record the elements and resources in an ecosystem and assess its functioning. (b) Based on your led visits, summarize your observations and ndings of the water resource ecosystem in your region. [8+8] [8+4+4] [6+10]

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