1. Environmental Studies
Unit I (L1 to L4)
Assignment Questions
Section A (2 Marks)
1. Define environment. The origin of the word ‘Environment’ belongs which language?
2. Who introduced the term ‘Environment’? Give any two examples for biological
components of environment.
3. Write any four scopes of learning environmental science.
4. Name any four global level environmental issues.
5. Write any two examples for each biotic and abiotic factors.
6. Define sustainability. Write the three pillars of sustainability.
7. Why is there a need for environmental education in colleges? Write any four
reasons.
8. Write any two important calendar days for environment awareness activities.
9. Write names of any two environmental activists.
10. Write any four sustainable lifestyles that helps to protect environment,
Section B (5 Marks)
1. What is sustainability? Explain the three pillars of sustainability.
2. Describe, why is environmental science multidisciplinary in nature?
3. Briefly explain biotic and abiotic factors of environment with examples.