ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Environmental Science / Biology)

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Course: Environmental Pollution (1422) Semester: Spring, 2019

Level: BA (General) Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 What is environment and explain the components of earth environment with

figure. (20)

Q. 2 Describe the structure of atmosphere along with suitable diagram / figure.

(20)

Q. 3 Enlist and explain sources of air pollutants, and describe their effects on
environment. (20)

Q. 4 Define indoor air pollution. How indoor air pollution cause health
problems? (20)

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following: (5 each) (20)

a) Acid deposition
b) Acid Rain and built environment
c) Terrestrial and Aquatic pollution
d) Primary and secondary pollutants

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 Enlist and explain greenhouse gases and their role in global warming. (20)

Q. 2 What is ozone depletion and what efforts can be done to control this
problem? (20)

Q. 3 Explain the point-sources and non- point sources of water pollution in your
own words (20)

Q. 4 Describe soil pollution and discuss the factors responsible for soil pollution.
(20)

Q. 5 Briefly explain the following terms in your own words. (5 each) (20)

a) Solid waste disposal methods

b) Non municipal Solid waste
c) concept and sources of noise pollution
d) Causes of soil erosion

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