CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES CONTRIBUTING TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

COURSE: DATE: TIME:

ENM 130 Environmental Management Issues Monday 4th August, 2003 1:00 4:00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE (3) Questions All questions carry equal marks

1.

One method of Solid Waste Management adopted in Trinidad and Tobago is the disposal by land filling. a) Explain the environmental problems associated with such practice. b) For each of the problems identified, suggest management strategies.

2.

Aggregate Mining and Processing is a major industry. Explain the environmental issues with this industry and suggest mitigating measures. In some of our water systems we observe algae blooms. a) b) c) d) Explain this occurrence What are its causes? Is this a problem? If so, to whom and what? What management strategies can be implemented?

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4.

Write short notes on any three (3) of the following. a) Flooding b) Vector transmitted disease/issues c) Motoring d) Enhanced greenhouse effect e) Natural disasters

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