Exam Details

Subject ecology and environmental management
Paper
Exam / Course bplan
Department
Organization Gujarat Technological University
Position
Exam Date November, 2017
City, State gujarat, ahmedabad


Question Paper

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Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BPLAN SEMESTER IV• EXAMINATION WINTER 2017
Subject Code: 1045504 Date: 17/11/17
Subject Name: Ecology and Environmental Management
Time: 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1

is the study of the interconnections and inter-dependence of plants, animals and their environment
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Ecosystems
Ecology
Physics
Chemistry
Ecosystems can be very tiny or very large. This statement is
False
Not sure
True
Don't know
refers to the transitional region between two or more ecosystems.
Biota
Biome
Ecotone
Ocean
are broken down or reduced to acceptable levels by physical, chemical or biological processes
Bio-degradable
Non-biodegradable
All
Plastic
Plants, animals are components of an ecosystem.
Biotic
Non-biotic
Regular
small
Full form of EIA is
Environmental Impact Assessment
Economic Impact Assessment
Economic Indian Assessment
Environment Ideal Assessment

Define following terms: (Any Four)
Heterotrophs
Abiotic components
Autotrophs
Environment
Renewable Energy
04
Q.2

What is an Ecosystem? Explain different components of ecosystems.
05

Explain what do you understand by the term 'Food chain' in an ecosystem? Give examples of any one food chain.
05
2
OR

What are the characteristics of an ecosystem?
05
Q.3

What are the impacts of urbanization on ecosystems?
05

Explain 'Water cycle' with proper sketch.
05
OR
Q.3

What are the different benefits of ecosystems?
05

What are ecological pyramids? List three types of pyramids. Draw sketch to explain any one type of pyramid.
05
Q.4

Explain the 'Oxygen cycle'.
05

What are the causes of destruction of different nutrient cycles in ecosystems?
05
OR

What are the advantages of using renewable energies?
05
Q.5

Define following terms with at least one example of each type.
Commercial energy
Renewable Energy
Non-renewable energy
05

What is an Environmental Impact Assessment? Why is it important?
05
OR

Explain key steps in doing EIA studies for any development project.
05



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