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The document is an examination paper for the Principles of Environmental Engineering course at Chinhoyi University of Technology, consisting of various questions related to environmental impacts, pollution, and waste management. Candidates are required to answer any four questions from the paper, which covers topics such as gold mining impacts, eutrophication, nutrient cycling, and water quality characteristics. The exam is structured to assess students' understanding of environmental engineering principles over a duration of three hours.

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CUEEM111_January 2023 - May 2023 NORMAL

The document is an examination paper for the Principles of Environmental Engineering course at Chinhoyi University of Technology, consisting of various questions related to environmental impacts, pollution, and waste management. Candidates are required to answer any four questions from the paper, which covers topics such as gold mining impacts, eutrophication, nutrient cycling, and water quality characteristics. The exam is structured to assess students' understanding of environmental engineering principles over a duration of three hours.

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CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ae SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COURSE: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CODE: CUEE 111 MAIN PAPER DATE: APRIL 2023 DURATION: 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 2 34 4. This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages, including the cover page . Answer any four questions . All questions carry equal marks (25 marks) Start each question on a new page REQUIREMENTS i. None QUESTION 1 (a) The gold mining industry is an important sector in the economy of Zimbabwe. Explain the impacts of gold mining activities under the following subheadings: (i) Key polluting activities. (5 marks) (ii) Major types of pollutants. (5 marks) (iii) Potential environmental and health implications. (5 marks) (b) Using, relevant examples, explain the notion that there is an environmental crisis. (10 marks) QUESTION 2 (a) Describe what you understand by the term “arrested infiltration in urban areas.” (10 marks) (b) Illustrate, using a clear example the link between environmental pollution and disease (5 marks) (c) Describe and explain the effects of eutrophication on marine life. (5 marks) (d) Explain ways in which the government can promote cleaner production technologies for companies in Zimbabwe. (5 marks) QUESTION 3 (a) Explain in detail the strategies that can be employed to reduce the negative anthropogenic effects on nutrient cycling at governmental, community and individual levels. (15 marks) (b) Describe and explain how humans disrupt the carbon cycle (10 marks) QUESTION 4 (a) With the aid of a well-labelled diagram, describe and explain the nitrogen cycle. (15 marks) (b) Explain any two biological waste treatment processes for solid waste. (10 marks) QUESTION 5 (a) Outline the characteristics of hazardous waste. (12 marks) (b) Describe and explain how sewer systems are classified based on location. (8 marks) (c) State any five instances in which lift stations are used in wastewater management. (5 marks) QUESTION 6 (a) Explain the following physical characteristics of water that are considered when determining the quality of a given water sample. (i) Colour @ marks) (ii) Turbidity (3 marks) (iii) Electrical conductivity (3 marks) (iv) | Taste and odour (3 marks) (b) Distinguish between dissolved solids and suspended solids (3 marks) (c) Explain how sulphur dioxide can cause damage to the environment. (6 marks) (d) Briefly explain the impact of acid rain on the environment (4 marks) END OF EXAMINATION

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