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EPS711S - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND SAFETY - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022 |
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nAm I BI A u n IVERS ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURALRESOURCESCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF HEALTHSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF ENVIRONMENTALHEALTHSCIENCES
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 08BOHS LEVEL:7
COURSECODE: EPS711S
SESSION:JUNE 2022
COURSENAME: ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAND
SAFETY
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOUR
MARKS: 100
1ST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) PROFESSOROMOTAYO AWOFOLU
Ms HAUFIKU MOUYELELE
MODERATOR:
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. NONE
THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPERCONSISTOF _3_ PAGES(Including this front page)
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EPS 711S- ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION & SAFETY: FIRST OPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER- JUNE 2022
SECTION A [26 Marks]
QUESTION 1 [23 MARKS]
1.1 Briefly explain the main sources/pathways through which pollutants are generally
found in the environment.
(5)
1.2 Clarify the key activities through which the quality of air can be compromised
giving examples.
(6)
1.3 Outline and briefly explain factors to be considered when choosing a sampling
method during collection and analysis of environmental samples
(6)
1.4 Pollution of the ecosystems can be of different forms. Briefly discuss any three (3)
of these forms.
(9)
SECTION B [27 Marks]
QUESTION 2 [27 Marks]
2.1 Differentiate between the terms:
(i). Scientific research and compliance monitoring
(4)
(ii). Primary and Secondary Air Quality Standards
(4)
2.2 Enumerate the characteristics that should be possessed by air filters employed
in air sampling process.
(5)
2.3 (i). Specify the main provisions of the Water Resources Management Act No. 11
of 2013
(3)
(ii). Enumerate the objectives of this Act
(4)
2.4 Using diagram, describe the any one method by which particulate from gaseous
Emissions can be controlled.
(7)
SECTION C [47 Marks]
QUESTION 3 [47 Marks]
3.1 In water quality examination, it is important to firstly establish the purpose of the
examination. State any five (5) purpose of conducting this exercise
(5)
3.2 Using appropriate example, describe the solidification technique in the
treatment and disposal of a solid waste.
(8)
3.3 Categorise and explain the methods that can be used in the control of water
pollution.
(10)
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3.4 Briefly explain any four (4) types of Environmental Audit (EA).
(8)
3.5 The NUSTis planning to construct a sports arena on the open land behind the
Hotel School.
(i). Conduct a scoping exercise prior to commencement of construction.
(10)
(ii). Propose prediction and mitigation measures that may be required for the process (6)
GOOD LUCK!!!
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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