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Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
D.ARCH SEMESTER • EXAMINATION WINTER 2018
Subject Code: 3356204 Date:27/11/2018
Subject Name: Environmental Science
Time: 10:30A.M. TO 1:30 P.M Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt ANY FIVE questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

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Q.1

Explain the different types of shading devices with necessary sketches.
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Write short notes on sun path diagram. Draw necessary sketches.

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Q.2


Explain in detail the various causes of water pollution.

Suggest various methods that could be taken to avoid water pollution.

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What is thermal comfort? How is thermal comfort achieved in a building or a house?

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Q.3
Write short notes and draw neat sketches on ANY FIVE:
Altitude angle
Azimuth angle
Ecology
Food Web
Water cycle
Tilted axis of Earth
Cavity wall



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Q.4


Explain the concept of orientation of building with respect to climate.

Explain the techniques to reduce heat gain from roof and wall.

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Q.5

What is urbanization? Explain any three effects of urbanization.

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What is the difference between Urban and Rural? Mention five differences.

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Q.6
Briefly explain the major climatic zones of India.

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