EPS711S - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND SAFETY - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022


EPS711S - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND SAFETY - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022



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OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURALRESOURCESCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF HEALTHSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 08BOHS
LEVEL: 7
COURSECODE: EPS7115
COURSENAME: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND
SAFETY
SESSION:JULY 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY
MARKS: 100
SUPPLEMENTARY/2ND OPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} PROF O AWOFOLU
MODERATOR: MS HAUFIKU MOUYELELE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. NONE
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EPS 7115 - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION & SAFETY: 2NDOPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER- JULY 2022
SECTION A [27 Marks]
QUESTION 1 [27 Marks]
1.1 Distinguish between adsorption and absorption giving example in each case.
1.2 (i). Explain the term 'Environmental Quality Monitoring"
(ii). State the importance of air pollution monitoring.
1.3 (i). Simplify the concept of "pollution"
(ii). Describe any three (3) forms of pollution.
1.4 Categorise and explain the methods that can be used in the control of water
pollution.
SECTION B [30 Marks]
QUESTION 2 [30 Marks]
2.1 Explain the term "sampling" and state its importance in environmental quality
Monitoring.
2.2 Differentiate between the terms scientific research and compliance monitoring.
2.3 Establish the soil characteristic that may influence stabilisation process in the
waste control process.
2.4 Discussthe importance of water quality monitoring in the water safety programme
2.5 Using illustrations, describe the methods you would use to control particulates
from gaseous emission.
QUESTION 3 [43 Marks]
SECTION C [43 Marks]
3.1 Differential between Environmental Audit (EA) and Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA).
3.2 Briefly clarify the processes by which gaseous emission can be controlled.
3.3 Using schematic diagram, illustrate and sequentially explain, the elements/
requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS).
3.4 Classify and explain the parameters you will test for in a river water sample
from a community.
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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