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What is one of the main aims of the Environment Studies and Education course?
What is one of the main aims of the Environment Studies and Education course?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem identified in the course?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem identified in the course?
What type of ecological succession occurs in aquatic environments as per the syllabus?
What type of ecological succession occurs in aquatic environments as per the syllabus?
Which of the following best describes the concept of ecosystem services?
Which of the following best describes the concept of ecosystem services?
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In the context of natural resources, which of the following is classified as a non-renewable resource?
In the context of natural resources, which of the following is classified as a non-renewable resource?
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Study Notes
Environment Studies and Education Course
- Course Title: Environment Studies and Education
- Course Code: UVAEVT102
- Semester: 1
- Credits: 2
- Contact Hours: 30
- External Exam Duration: 2.5 hrs
- Internal Exam Duration: 1.5 hrs
- External Exam Marks: 40
- Internal Exam Marks: 10
Learning Objectives
- The course aims to foster pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors in students and society.
- It seeks to cultivate awareness of various environmental issues.
Learning Outcomes
- The course is designed to develop critical thinking skills related to environmental issues.
- It seeks to enhance knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in environmental studies.
Unit-I: Understanding the Environment
- 1.1 Environment: Concepts and components (Importance)
- 1.2 Ecosystems: Concepts, structure, functions (Food chain, food web, energy flow, ecological pyramids)
- 1.3 Ecosystem Services: Provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services
- 1.4 Ecological Succession: Definitions, processes, and types (Hydrosphere and Xerosere).
- 1.5 Concept and Objectives: Environmental education, and environmental ethics.
Unit-II: Natural Resources and Environmental Pollution
- 2.1 Natural Resources: Renewable and non-renewable resources, global status, distribution, and production
- 2.2 Natural Resource Management: Individual, community, and government level management.
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Description
Test your understanding of key concepts in the Environment Studies and Education course. This quiz covers essential topics such as ecosystems, environmental issues, and the importance of environmental awareness. Prepare to enhance your knowledge and critical thinking skills on these important subjects.
