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TS-5: ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT)

Course Code: TS-5

Programme: BTS

Total Marks: 100 

Assignment Code: TS-5/TMA/2023

Note: This TMA consists of ten questions, out of which you have to attempt any

five. The question carries 20 marks each and should be answered in about 600 words each.

Send your TMA to the coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. What do you understand by Abiotic Environment? List and explain each abiotic factor. 

2. Explain “Flow of Energy” in the ecosystem and highlight the implications of energy transfer through tropic level. 

3. Discuss the cause and impact of pollution on our environment. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples. 

4. What do you understand by Adventure sports? Discuss the impact of adventure sports on environment and the initiatives to minimize the adverse effects.

5. Differentiate between the following: 

i) Slow Changes and fast Changes

ii) Freshwater Biome and Marine Biome

iii) Commensalism and Parasitism

iv) Tropical Deciduous Forests and Tropical Rain Forests

v) The Trans – Himalayas and The Himalayas Zone

6. Discuss the various environmental issues to be considered while developing coastal areas for tourism purposes. 

7. What do you understand by the term ‘Biotic Community’? Explain the interactions among the members of a biotic community with the help of examples. 

8. Define Responsible Tourism. Explain the role of government, industry and local community in Responsible Tourism development. 

9. Discuss direct and indirect economic benefits of tourism with the help of suitable examples.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following:

i) Biomes

ii) Resource Partitioning

iii) Importance of Biodiversity for Tourism

TS5, TS 5 ENGLISH MEDIUM