MSc Environmental Sciences SEM I 2023 2024 Feb 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q3 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q1 Answer any two questions from the following 10 marks
   • a. Describe the connection between humans and the environment
   • b. Define the Lithosphere with diagram
   • c. Explain the concept of environmental evolution with an example
   • d. What are bio geographical zones in India
3. Q2 Answer any two questions from the following 10 marks
   • a. Explain the concept of global climate change
   • b. Define biochemical cycles with any one example
   • c. Elaborate on atmospheric stability
   • c. Discuss the heat balance of the Earth and the atmosphere system Answer any two questions from the following (10)
   • a. Define desertification and outline its causes and impacts
   • b. Describe water resources and categorize different types of surface water
   • c. Explain the environmental effects of modern agricultural practices related
   • d. Write your comment benefits of dams its their impacts Answer any two questions from the following (10)
   • a. Describe various types of non-renewable energy resources,
   • b. Explain the potential of hydroelectric energy in India with disadvantages
   • c. Define biofuel production
   • d. Identify the causes contributing to the over-exploitation of energy resources
4. Q5 Answer any four questions from the following Soil erosion 10 marks
   • a. Land resources
   • b. Impact of mining
   • c. First and second laws of thermodynamics,
   • d. Indian monsoon
   • e. Lithosphere
   • f. Solar energy

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