M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies
MARINE POLLUTION
(2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Pollutants.
2. Bio-magnification.
3. Minamita.
4. Eutrophication.
5. Hydrocarbons.
6. Thermal Pollution.
7. Remote Sensing.
8. Microbial indicator.
9. EEZ.
10. GESAMP.
Sub. Code
461501
RW-10941
2
Sp4
Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Write a short note on sources and transport of
pollution into the marine environment.
Or
Explain in brief the methods of toxicity testing.
12. Describe the ecological impact on heavy metal
pollution.
Or
Elaborate the different classes of pesticides.
13. Briefly explain the biological impact of oil pollution.
Or
Write the ecological impacts of thermal discharge on
marine environment.
14. What are the principles of bio-monitoring?
Or
How the degradation of water quality impair the
fishery resources?
15. Write about the role of national agencies in ocean
management.
Or
Explain the various sources of marine pollution
information.
RW-10941
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Sp4
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Describe in detail the biological effects of pollution on
marine engineering.
17. Give a detailed account of sewage pollution and its
treatment.
18. Explain in details on radioactive pollution with special
reference to major disaster due to radiation occurred in
the sea.
19. Explain the salient features of integrated coastal zone
management.
20. Write an essay on marine pollution monitoring and
management.