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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME/CES Term-End Examination June, 2010 (APPLICATION ORIENTED COURSE)
AHE-01 : HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
Time : 3 Hours Note : Attempt 9 questions in all. Question no. Maximum Marks : 100

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Define the following terms : Cirrhosis Fetal alcoholic syndrome Vehicle transmission of disease agent Nitrification (v) Halophyte

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(c) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false : Conservation involves not only the scientific but ethical, moral, economic and political aspects as well. It is not necessary to plan beforehand how land is to be used. Polluted environment has been responsible for a new group of diseases known as cancer. Persons dependent on drinking water contaminated with toxins retain small quantities of it due to bio accumulation. (v) Modern agriculture has brought in enormous increase in production and also caused great damage to natural balance of ecosystem.

(d) Give answer in one word/sentence only. Soils that contain excessive amount of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. The process by which large number of people become permanently concentrated in small area forming cities. The agency that has contributed to environmental protection in Kerala. High-temperature oxidation of liquid or solid wastes, converting them into gases and an incombustible residue.

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(a) Diagrammatically represent global carbon cycle. What is "Green House Effect" ? Explain how it affects the environment. What are toxins ? Give any two examples. Differentiate between acute and chronic effects of toxins.

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(a) With reference to wildlife conservation, discuss any two reasons for saving endangered species. (b) Discuss briefly the drawbacks in environmental legislation by citing a suitable example.

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(a) What are the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on human health ? Discuss briefly. (b) How has the excessive use of fertilizers affected the modern agriculture ?

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List four types of degraded land. Suggest various methods for the improvement of land quality. 2+8=10 (a) Explain briefly, how human activities affect biota of our planet. (b) Briefly discuss different causes of marine water pollution.

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"It has become more and more important to have concern about our environment". 10 Justify this statement.

What is desertification ? How have human activities resulted in the formation of deserts 10 of recent years ?

Write short notes on any two : Biomagnification Niche (c) Eutrophication (d) Acid rain

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