International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 11 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Clean Water and Sanitation

• Water sources and quality: Sources of clean water (e.g., rivers, lakes, groundwater), water quality testing and monitoring, role of water treatment plants in ensuring safe drinking water
• Sanitation and hygiene: Importance of proper sanitation and hygiene practices, safe disposal of waste and human excreta, role of handwashing in disease prevention
• Waterborne diseases: Common waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, diarrhoea), how waterborne diseases spread and impact public health, prevention through clean water and sanitation practices
• Water conservation and efficiency: The water cycle and its importance, strategies for water conservation at home and in communities, technologies for efficient water use (e.g., low-flow fixtures)
• Emerging technologies for clean water: Introduction to innovative water purification technologies, solar water purifiers, filtration systems, and water-purifying plants
• Water and the environment: Impact of water pollution on ecosystems and biodiversity, case studies on polluted rivers and oceans, the role of communities in protecting water sources
• Water pollution and treatment: Sources and types of water pollution (e.g., industrial, agricultural), effects of pollution on aquatic ecosystems and human health, wastewater treatment processes and their importance

Affordable and Clean Energy

• Affordable and clean energy: Differentiating between clean and fossil fuel-based energy sources
• Fossil fuels and their consequences: Understanding the environmental impact of fossil fuel use (coal, oil, natural gas), air and water pollution caused by fossil fuels, the role of carbon emissions in climate change
• Alternative energy sources: Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, hydro, tidal, wave, biofuel etc., sources of low-carbon energy, advantages of using renewable energy in a domestic setting (solar power, geothermal heat pumps, small wind systems)
• Energy conservation and efficiency: Ways to conserve energy in daily life, benefits of conservation of energy. improving energy efficiency in homes, buildings, and industries can significantly reduce energy consumption. energy-efficient appliances, led lighting, and well-insulated buildings are examples of ways to achieve this.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

• Sustainable water management: Introduction to sustainable water management, rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, water reuse and recycling practices
• Sustainable waste management: Encourage waste reduction, reuse of materials, and recycling to minimize waste generation
• Environmental sustainability: Preserve green spaces, parks, and natural habitats to support biodiversity
• Effects of urbanisation and sustainable urbanisation

Responsible Consumption and Production

• Responsible technology consumption: The environmental and social consequences of electronics consumption, e-waste management and responsible disposal, strategies for extending the lifespan of electronic devices
• The 5 r's: Reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and refuse
• Reducing energy consumption in daily life, The role of energy-efficient appliances
• Making sustainable purchasing decisions

Climate Action

• Introduction to climate change: Definition of climate change and global warming, evidence of climate change (e.g., temperature records, ice melt, sea-level rise)
• Greenhouse effect and global warming: Understanding the greenhouse effect, role of greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane), link between human activities and increased greenhouse gas concentrations
• Impacts of climate change: Effects on weather patterns and extreme events, economic and social consequences of climate change, examples of climate change impacts
• Mitigation and adaptation strategies: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation), strategies for energy efficiency and renewable energy, climate adaptation measures and resilience building
• Climate change solutions at the individual level: Sustainable lifestyle choices, reducing carbon footprint in daily life

Life Below Water

• Preserving life below water: Reduce marine pollution, protect and restore ecosystems, reduce ocean acidification, practice sustainable fishing, conserve coastal and marine areas etc.
• Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture: Sustainable fishing practices, responsible aquaculture and fish farming, overfishing and bycatch
• Threats to life underwater: Addressing threats like climate change, debris, dead zones, toxic spills, overfishing, shoreline development, coastal erosion, ocean acidification

Life On Land

• Protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems: Managing forests sustainably, combating desertification, restoring degraded land and soil, halting biodiversity loss, protecting threatened species
• Forest ecosystems and their importance: Introduction to forest ecosystems (temperate, tropical, boreal), role of forests in carbon storage and climate regulation, deforestation and its impacts

Food Security and Agriculture

• Food choices and sustainable eating: The environmental impact of food choices, sustainable diets and the benefits of local, seasonal foods, reducing food waste and practicing mindful eating
• Food waste reduction: The global problem of food waste, strategies for reducing food waste
• Sustainable agriculture and land use: Sustainable farming practices (e.g., organic, agroecology), role of regenerative agriculture in soil health, urban agriculture and community gardens
• Promoting farming systems that use climate-smart techniques and produce a diverse mix of foods
• Improving supply chains to reduce post-harvest food losses
• Implementing resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production

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Q.1	You are an environmental consultant hired by a local community to assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposed aquaculture farm. The farm plans to raise salmon in open-net cages in a bay adjacent to a sensitive coral reef ecosystem. Based on your knowledge of aquaculture and the local environment, which of the following potential environmental concerns should you prioritise in your assessment? 1. The farm's operations could increase the risk of eutrophication 2. The farm's waste products could pollute the water and harm the coral reef 3. The farm will alleviate pressure on overfished wild populations
	a) Only 1		b) Only 1 and 2
	c) Only 2 and 3		d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2	Climate-Smart Agriculture aims to achieve three main goals simultaneously: increased productivity and food security, enhanced resilience to climate change, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the following practices most effectively addresses all three goals?
	a) Crop rotation		b) Monoculture
	c) Agroforestry		d) Irrigation management

Q.3	Your school has accumulated a large amount of outdated computers. You propose to the administration to donate the computers to a local school in need. This action demonstrates: 1. Disregarding the impact of outdated computers on environmental sustainability 2. The application of the concept of e-waste reuse. 3. The reduction of e-waste generation through extending the lifespan of electronic devices.
	a) Only 1		b) Only 1 and 2
	c) Only 2 and 3		d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.4	In a biodiversity conservation project, two strategies were implemented to protect endangered species: Strategy A focused on captive breeding programs, while Strategy B emphasised habitat restoration and protection. Which strategy is more likely to result in the long-term conservation of endangered species?
	a) Strategy A		b) Strategy B
	c) Both strategies will equally contribute to endangered species conservation.		d) It depends on the specific species and their reproductive behaviour.

Q.5	An experiment is conducted to compare the efficiency of different rainwater harvesting systems in a specific location. System A uses rooftop collection, while System B utilises surface runoff collection. Which system is likely to yield more water in an area with infrequent but heavy rainfall?
	a) System A		b) System B
	c) Both systems will yield similar amounts of water		d) None of the systems will be effective in heavy rainfall conditions

Q.6	In urban areas, stormwater runoff often carries pollutants into local water bodies, affecting nearby ecosystems. Which statement accurately describes the impact of this runoff on aquatic life?
	a) Elevated toxicity levels, endangering aquatic species		b) Increase in oxygen levels, aiding aquatic organisms
	c) Minimal disruption to the natural habitat		d) Increased resilience of biodiversity through varied pollutants

Q.7	A community in an arid region has implemented a rainwater harvesting system to collect and store rainwater for various uses. The community relies heavily on this system as their primary source of water. However, due to climate change, the rainfall patterns have become unpredictable. The graph below shows the rainfall pattern over the past 8 years. Which factor is most likely to limit the effectiveness of the rainwater harvesting system in this scenario? A. Inadequate storage capacity hindering collection during periods of heavy rainfall B. Minimising the environmental impact of excessive runoff during heavy rainfall periods. C. Unpredictable collection amounts resulting in insufficient water supply during dry spells. D. Contamination risks associated with pollutants present in the collected rainwater.
	a) A, B and C only		b) A, C and D only
	c) B, C and D only		d) A, B and D only

Q.8	Maria, an aspiring environmentalist, conducted an experiment to showcase the impact of deforestation on the local climate. She observed a significant rise in local temperatures in areas where extensive deforestation had occurred. What could be the primary reason behind this observed rise in temperatures?
	a) Increased cloud cover due to deforestation		b) Reduction in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
	c) Loss of tree cover leading to decreased evapotranspiration		d) Enhanced soil fertility in deforested areas

Q.9	A coastal town is experiencing increased flooding due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. The town's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, and the flooding is threatening to damage its beaches and infrastructure. Local authorities are considering various options to mitigate the impact of flooding. Which of the following would be the effective long-term solution(s) to address both environmental concerns and economic needs? 1. Construct a seawall 2. Invest in renewable energy sources 3. Develop eco-tourism initiatives 4. Relocate the town's infrastructure to higher ground
	a) Only 1		b) Only 1 and 2
	c) Only 1, 2 and 3		d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.10	A school in an urban slum lacks proper sanitation facilities and clean water access. Students often skip school due to frequent stomach illnesses and infections. Some effective interventions to improve the health and attendance of these students would be: 1. Providing free medical treatment for illnesses 2. Building clean and accessible toilets within the school premises 3. Distributing educational pamphlets on hygiene practices
	a) Only 1		b) Only 1 and 2
	c) Only 2 and 3		d) 1, 2 and 3

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