Question 1

The Science Daily dated April 05, 2011 stated that for the some days ozone-depleted air masses had extended from the North Pole to southern Scandinavia resulting in higher than normal levels of UV radiation in southern Finland during sunny days. Describe some of the steps to mitigate ozone layer depletion

Question 2

China's rapid increase in sulphur dioxide emissions which is the major element of acid rain, is damaging the nation's croplands and threatening the food chain in water bodies. Discuss the effects of acid rain

Question 3

Coca-cola has come under regular criticism from farmers in many countries who claim the company is over extracting groundwater. List out some of the negative effects of groundwater depletion

Question 4

The operations in Niyamgiri Hills in Orissa threaten the lives of the people in Dongria Kondh. The human rights, activist groups, Survival International and Assembly International criticise Vedanta for the above reason. Discuss environmental issues associated with mining

Question 5

Analyse what would happen to the nitrogen cycle in the absence of microbes involved in the process

Question 6

Many comprehensive studies such as Millennium Ecosystem Assessment showed that long-term changes in the condition of natural resources produces negative impacts on the society and economy. Discuss how resource depletion would affect humanity