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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Warning: (Department of Environmental Science / Biology)

The document contains instructions and questions for two assignments for an introductory environmental science course at Allama Iqbal Open University. It warns that plagiarism or hiring someone to complete the assignments will result in penalties. Assignment 1 contains 5 questions asking students to explain key environmental science terms like environment, physical and biological environments, ecology and levels of organization in nature. It also requires short notes on topics like population, food chains, weather vs. climate, and soil erosion. Assignment 2 contains similar instructions and 5 questions requiring students to explain the hydrological cycle, nitrogen biogeochemical cycle, impacts of pollution on biodiversity, and principles of ecosystem sustainability. It also includes short note questions on forest types in

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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Warning: (Department of Environmental Science / Biology)

The document contains instructions and questions for two assignments for an introductory environmental science course at Allama Iqbal Open University. It warns that plagiarism or hiring someone to complete the assignments will result in penalties. Assignment 1 contains 5 questions asking students to explain key environmental science terms like environment, physical and biological environments, ecology and levels of organization in nature. It also requires short notes on topics like population, food chains, weather vs. climate, and soil erosion. Assignment 2 contains similar instructions and 5 questions requiring students to explain the hydrological cycle, nitrogen biogeochemical cycle, impacts of pollution on biodiversity, and principles of ecosystem sustainability. It also includes short note questions on forest types in

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Environmental Science / Biology)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Introduction to Environment (1421) Semester: Autumn, 2019


Level: Bachelor/B.A (Renamed as Associate Degree 2 Year) Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.


Q. 1 Explain the term “Environment” and discuss the importance of
environmental science. (20)

Q. 2 How would you differentiate between physical and biological


environmental? Explain. (20)

Q. 3 What is ecology? Enlist and explain the levels of organization that exist in
nature. (20)

Q. 4 Explain the composition and structure of atmosphere. Support you answer


with diagram. (20)

Q. 5 Write down short notes on the following: (5 each) (20)


a) Population and community.
b) Significance of food chain
c) Difference between weather and climate
d) Soil erosion and how it can be reduce/minimize?

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ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.


Q. 1 Explain Hydrological cycle. Support your answer with suitable diagram. (20)

Q. 2 Describe biogeochemical cycles with special reference to nitrogen cycle in


environment. (20)

Q. 3 Enlist and explain the impacts of pollution on biodiversity in your own


words. (20)

Q. 4 What do you know about the principles of ecosystem sustainability?


Explain. (20)

Q. 5 Write down short notes on the following: (5 each) (20)


a) Types of forest in Pakistan.
b) Soil classification.
c) Effects of human activities on environment.
d) Benefits of biodiversity.

AIOU-AS-749(19) PPU-09-12-2019-900
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