International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

Want your child to think critically about the environment? The International Green Warrior Olympiad for Class 9 is designed to encourage deeper understanding of sustainability and eco-friendly living. Solving previous year papers is an excellent way to prepare effectively.

What Makes Past Papers Valuable?

  • Covers key topics such as Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production & Food Security and Agriculture etc.
  • Boosts awareness of global environmental challenges and inspires responsible thinking.
  • Helps students get familiar with Olympiad question formats and improve their performance with practice.

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Syllabus:

Clean Water and Sanitation

  1. 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
  2. Sanitation and hygiene: Importance of proper sanitation and hygiene practices, safe disposal of waste and human excreta, role of handwashing in disease prevention
  3. Waterborne diseases: Common waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, diarrhoea), how waterborne diseases spread and impact public health, prevention through clean water and sanitation practices
  4. 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)
  5. Emerging technologies for clean water: Introduction to innovative water purification technologies, solar water purifiers, filtration systems, and water-purifying plants
  6. 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
  7. 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

  1. Affordable and clean energy: Differentiating between clean and fossil fuel-based energy sources
  2. 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
  3. 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)
  4. 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

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

Responsible Consumption and Production

  1. 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
  2. The 5 r's: Reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and refuse
  3. Reducing energy consumption in daily life, The role of energy-efficient appliances
  4. Making sustainable purchasing decisions

Climate Action

  1. Introduction to climate change: Definition of climate change and global warming, evidence of climate change (e.g., temperature records, ice melt, sea-level rise)
  2. 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
  3. Impacts of climate change: Effects on weather patterns and extreme events, economic and social consequences of climate change, examples of climate change impacts
  4. Mitigation and adaptation strategies: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation), strategies for energy efficiency and renewable energy, climate adaptation measures and resilience building
  5. Climate change solutions at the individual level: Sustainable lifestyle choices, reducing carbon footprint in daily life

Life Below Water

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

Life On Land

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. Food waste reduction: The global problem of food waste, strategies for reducing food waste
  3. Sustainable agriculture and land use: Sustainable farming practices (e.g., organic, agroecology), role of regenerative agriculture in soil health, urban agriculture and community gardens
  4. Promoting farming systems that use climate-smart techniques and produce a diverse mix of foods
  5. Improving supply chains to reduce post-harvest food losses
  6. Implementing resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

The graph below demonstrates a 50% reduction in post-harvest food losses achieved by a cooperative of farmers through enhanced packaging and transportation practices. What specific strategies in packaging and transportation could account for this significant success?

Q.2

A group of students studying ecology in a temperate forest notices a sharp decline in the local frog population. They discover that a new housing development has encroached upon a wetland area that was once home to a diverse array of amphibians.
What is the likely consequence of the wetland habitat loss on the surrounding forest ecosystem?

Q.3

You are considering upgrading your smartphone to the latest model. What factors should you consider to minimise the environmental impact of your decision?

A. The energy efficiency of the new model
B. The durability and longevity of the new model
C. The availability of recycling options for your old phone

Q.4

Satellites have documented the rapid retreat of glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland, contributing significantly to global sea level rise. In addition to coastal flooding, this melting ice could also:

Q.5

You are troubleshooting a high electricity bill and notice that even when all appliances are turned off, the energy meter is still registering a small amount of power usage. This phenomenon is known as a vampire load.

What is the main reason why vampire loads occur in most appliances?

Q.6

Your city is considering expanding its aquaculture industry to meet the growing demand for seafood. However, traditional aquaculture practices can contribute to water pollution and habitat degradation.
Which of the following approaches would be most sustainable for developing a responsible aquaculture industry?

Q.7

An individual is trying to reduce their carbon footprint through their diet. Which action would have the most significant impact on reducing carbon emissions?

Q.8

In a city prone to heatwaves, a group of students proposed a rooftop garden initiative to combat the urban heat island effect. How does the presence of rooftop gardens contribute to reducing the urban heat island effect?

Q.9

You live in a small town nestled near a bustling city. Your town council is considering a proposal to expand the city limits, potentially encroaching on your rural area. You're concerned about the potential impact on air quality and sustainability. The data regarding the levels of particulate matter over last few years was graphed.
Based on the information provided in the graph below and your concerns about sustainability, which statement best reflects the potential consequences of urban expansion on your town and its surrounding environment?

Q.10

An evaluation was conducted on the environmental impact of four different gaming consoles used extensively by a group of gamers. The details about consoles are provided in the table below.
Based on the information, which gaming console is likely to have caused the least environmental impact during the assessment period?

Console Model Manufacturer Usage Intensity Environmental Aspects
Console P Ecogaming Inc. High intensity gaming Made from recycled materials, energy-efficient mode
Console Q FutureTech Co. Moderate gaming usage No eco-friendly features mentioned
Console R Sustainable Gaming Ltd. Low energy consumption Recyclable components, energy-saving standby mode
Console S Green Console Corp. Heavy gaming usage Energy Star certified, made from sustainable plastics

Your Score: 0/10

Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1bQ.2aQ.3dQ.4bQ.5bQ.6bQ.7aQ.8aQ.9cQ.10c

Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : b | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : c

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