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ICSE Board Exam 2009 : Environmental Applications

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ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS ~ (Two hours) 1 . . ." Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during thefirst 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowedfor writing the answers. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets []. SECTION - - A (40 MARKS (Attempt all Questions) Question 1. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (1) Mention any two advantages of using alcohol as a fuel for automobiles. [2] State one difference between composting and vermicomposting. [2] Mention any two causes of deforestation. [2] What are tree breaks ? Mention one advantage of tree breaks. [2] Mention two advantages of cyclone separators. [2] Explain briefly the functioning of hybrid vehicles. [3] State three advantages of dry compost toilet systems. [3] What are rechargewells ? [3] Give any three reasons for harvesting rain water in metropolitan cities. [3] Mention any three advantages of classifying waste. [3] Explain the correlation between energy plantation and sustainable development. [3] Suggest any three initiatives that you can take in your neighbourhood, to arrest environmental degradation. [3] (m) Write in brief on Tarun Bharat Sangh's work in water conservation. [3] (n) Write short notes on the contribution of globalization for better industrial growth. [3] (0) Indian environmentalism is based on Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy. Justify the statement giving any three reasons. [3] SECTION - 8 (GOMARKS) (Attempt FOUR Questions) Question 2. (a) In a village in India, farmers were upset about the low production of certain crops, although rainfall was normal. They had to suffer huge losses and a few of them committed suicide. Identify five reasons that could have led to poor crop yields in the village. [5] I (b) Suggest any five soil conservation measures to improve crop yields. [5] (c) Taking Auroville as an example, examine the role of community partnerships in poverty alleviation. [5] Question 3. (a) The usefulness of wetlands wasfirst brought to the notice of the world by a convention on wetlands held in Ramsar, in 1971. Mention any five threats to wetlands .in India. [5] (b) A shift from indigenous to modern technologyis essential as per the needs of the society. ~ ~~ (c) Discuss the problems of solid wastemanagementn India. i Question 4. [5] In a developedcountry a large number of green-housegases are emitted from various sectors like agriculture, industry, transport and power plants. (a) Name one main greenhouse gas that is emitted from each of the following sectors: (i) Industrial (ii) Agricultural [3] (iii) Transport. (b) Define the phenomenon which is the result of greenhouse gas emissions. [4] (c) Explain any four effects of this phenomenon. [4] (d) Suggest four measures that can be taken to combat this phenomenon. [4] Question 5. (a) Give any two examples of eco-friendly educational institutions and offices. technologies that can be. applied in , Explain the impact of the technologies mentioned, on the environment. [5] (b) Environmental Impact Assessment is essentialbeforesetting up an industry. Give reasons for this requirement. (c) What are micro dams? Discuss their advantages over large dams. Question 6. Observe the diagram given below and answer the Questions that follow : . [5] [5] (a) Which forms of energy are shown in the diagram? Are they renewable or non-renewable? [3] (b) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the energy sources mentioned by you [4] in part (a). (c) Give four reasons for the massive increase in per capita energy consumption from the pre-industrial to modem times. [4] [4] '(d) Critically analyze the scope and limitations of nuclear power generation. Question 7. . (a) Discuss the impact of depletion of natural resources on a global scaIe. (b) Explain the causes and consequences of excessive groundwater use. (c) Explain any five applications of satellites in environmental monitoring. [5] [5] [5]

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