Course: Introduction to Environment (1421) Autumm 2023 assignment 1

Course: Introduction to Environment (1421)

Q. 1 Differentiate between the following terms.

1. Biocentric and Ecocentric

2. Environmental Degradation and Environmental Conservation

3. Minerals and Non-Minerals

4. Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

5. Ozone and Smog?

Introduction to Environment (1421) - Spring 2023 - Assignment 1

Introduction to Environment (1421)

Q. 1     a.         Define the following terms in your own words.       

i.          Ecofeminism          

ii.         Weathering

iii.  Green House Effect   

iv.   Lithosphere

v.  Topography      

vi.   Food Chain

vii.  Soil Organic Matter   

viii. Fragmentation of Habitat

ix.   Infiltration        

x.    Ozone

b.         Justify the following Statements:                                

a.    The increase in C02 in atmosphere can result in global warming.

b.    Vegetation cover prevents soil erosion.

c.    The top layer of soil is usually darker in color.

d.    Most of the gases in the atmosphere are concentrated in the lower   atmosphere.

e.    A food chain does not exceed more than 3-5 levels.

c.         Write down five water conservation practices that you can adopt at     household levels to avoid wastage of water.         

d.         Draw a well labeled diagram of a Hydrological cycle.