International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

Prepare for environmental excellence with the International Green Warrior Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 10. This sample paper is crafted to challenge students' knowledge of sustainability, climate science, and ecological conservation.

What's Inside the Class 10 Green Warrior Sample Paper?

  • Advanced-level questions on Climate Action, Life Below Water and Life On Land etc.
  • Real-world application scenarios to enhance awareness and analytical thinking
  • Detailed solutions included to support self-learning and exam preparation

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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

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

Q.1

You are part of a student-led environmental club focused on sustainability within the local community. As part of a research project, your team collected data on food waste percentages at different stages of the local food supply chain.
Considering the information provided, which of the following strategies could effectively reduce food wastage?

1. Optimise transportation methods
2. Implement quality control
3. Promote landfill disposal
4. Minimise overproduction

Q.2

You typically wash a full load of laundry with hot water (40°C). Based on the provided information, which of the following options would have the potential to reduce your total laundry energy consumption?

A. Washing smaller loads more frequently instead of a full load once a week.
B. Switching to warm water (30°C) for most washes.
C. Air-drying your clothes instead of using the dryer entirely.
D. Cleaning the lint screen in your dryer after every load to improve airflow.

Q.3

In a workshop discussing electronic waste reduction, participants explore devices that are more susceptible to shorter lifespans because of rapid advancements in technology and frequent model upgrades. Which of the following devices is MOST prone to shorter lifespans due to these factors?

Q.4

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Climate change impacts are predictable, and their effects remain constant across different regions and communities.
Statement 2: Climate change mitigation involves adapting to its effects rather than reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Q.5

Consider the case study given below and answer the following question:

Title: Forests as Crucial Carbon Capture Systems

Forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and use it to grow. The carbon is then stored in the tree's biomass (wood, leaves, branches, and roots) and soil. Forests also help to regulate the climate by releasing water vapour into the atmosphere, which can form clouds and reflect sunlight back into space.
Trees are the most significant carbon sink in forests, storing carbon in their biomass. The amount of carbon stored in a tree depends on its species, size, and age. Young forests capture carbon rapidly due to the quick growth of trees. Middle-aged forests store relatively greater amounts of carbon as trees grow slower but sequester more carbon. Old-growth forests contain large trees that retain carbon for extended periods, albeit at a slower rate due to fewer trees overall.
Forest soils contain diverse forms of carbon influenced by soil type, vegetation, and geography. Soil properties, such as high organic content or frozen conditions, significantly impact carbon storage potential.
The carbon captured by forests is eventually returned to the atmosphere through processes like decomposition and respiration. Different forest types exhibit varying rates of carbon capture and release. Tropical forests capture carbon rapidly but can release it quickly too. In contrast, temperate forests offer a balanced solution.
Effective management strategies, such as forest preservation, sustainable forestry practices, forest expansion, and invasive species control, are crucial in optimising carbon sequestration potential while maintaining ecosystem balance.

A farmer is contemplating converting a section of their farmland into a forest to optimise carbon sequestration potential. Which set of actions would best help the farmer achieve this goal?

1. Plant a mix of tree species known for fast growth and high carbon storage capacity.
2. Plant trees that are native to the region.
3. Leave the soil unplanted and unattended to encourage natural regeneration of native vegetation.

Q.6

Imagine two households, the Smiths and the Joneses, who both live in similar apartments with identical appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and TVs. However, their energy-saving habits differ.
Which scenario best demonstrates an effective energy-saving habit?

A. The Smiths replaced all their light bulbs with LEDs.
B. The Smiths run their dishwasher and washing machine with small loads.
C. Jonases seals air leaks around windows and doors to improve insulation.
D. Jonases leave their TVs and game consoles on standby mode overnight.

Q.7

You're a municipal waste manager responsible for handling electronic waste (e-waste) in your city. During a routine inspection of the e-waste disposal facility, you notice a significant amount of discarded electronic devices, including computers, monitors, and smartphones. Concerned about potential health hazards, you decide to educate the public about the risks associated with improper disposal of these devices.
Which of the following group of heavy metals is commonly found in electronics and can pose serious health risks if not properly disposed of?

Q.8

You're in the market to purchase a new refrigerator for your home. While browsing, you notice an Energy Star label on a refrigerator that displays a rating of 3. Intrigued by this energy efficiency indicator, you decide to understand what this rating signifies.

What does an Energy Star rating of 3 on a refrigerator indicate?

Q.9

A coastal area witnesses a significant decrease in the population of shellfish due to water contamination. Analysis reveals the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. For this reason, they persist in the environment for a long time.
Which method is most effective in reducing POPs in aquatic environments?

Q.10

The following table shows the average temperature and precipitation for three different biomes. Based on your understanding, answer the following questions.

A. Which biome is expected to experience the most severe drought stress due to reduced rainfall?
B. Which biome is expected to experience the most significant changes in soil drainage and nutrient availability due to melting permafrost?
C. Which biome is expected to experience the changes in the distribution of oak species due to rising temperatures?

Biome Average Temperature (oC) Average Precipitation (mm)
Temperature forest 10 800
Tropical rainforest 25 2,500
Boreal forest -5 500

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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