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What spurred the development of environmental science as a field of scientific investigation in the 1960s and 1970s?
What spurred the development of environmental science as a field of scientific investigation in the 1960s and 1970s?
- The publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
- The arrival of substantive environmental laws requiring specific environmental protocols of investigation
- The need for a multi-disciplinary approach to analyze complex environmental problems (correct)
- The growing public awareness of a need for action in addressing environmental problems
In technical terms, how does ecology differ from environmental science?
In technical terms, how does ecology differ from environmental science?
- Ecology is a subset of environmental science, involving only the study of organisms and their interactions
- Ecology involves the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment (correct)
- Environmental science covers purely chemical or public health issues which ecologists would be unlikely to study
- Ecology is focused on the study of living organisms' interactions while environmental science encompasses diverse disciplines like fisheries, forestry, and wildlife
What did the ancient Indus River Valley community observe in order to improve sanitation around 2500 BCE?
What did the ancient Indus River Valley community observe in order to improve sanitation around 2500 BCE?
- Establishing legislation to limit deforestation
- Manipulating the flow of water to account for public health (correct)
- Studying the impact of soil erosion from intensive agriculture
- Developing new agricultural techniques to prevent deforestation
What event helped increase the visibility of environmental issues and create the new field of study in the 1960s and 1970s?
What event helped increase the visibility of environmental issues and create the new field of study in the 1960s and 1970s?
Which element is essential for an effective environmental scientist to possess?
Which element is essential for an effective environmental scientist to possess?
What was the historical concern for ancient civilizations related to what is now known as environmental science?
What was the historical concern for ancient civilizations related to what is now known as environmental science?
What aspect does ecology focus on that environmental science also encompasses?
What aspect does ecology focus on that environmental science also encompasses?
What was established in Mesopotamia around 2700 BCE related to environmental conservation?
What was established in Mesopotamia around 2700 BCE related to environmental conservation?
