Ed 12: Integrating Course in Education - Environmental Science Quiz

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What is the main focus of an environmental scientist?

Studying and collecting data about environmental conditions (correct)

Promoting environmental awareness

Advocating for environmental protection

Studying the relationships between humans and other organisms

What does the term 'ecology' mean?

Promotion of environmental awareness

Study of relationships between humans and other organisms and their environment (correct)

Specialist who studies environmental conditions

Study of matter cycles and energy flows

What is an ecosystem?

The genetic diversity within a population

A group of individuals of the same species

The abiotic component in an ecosystem

A community of organisms within an area where matter cycles and energy flows (correct)

What does the term 'biotic component' refer to in an ecosystem?

The living component of an ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What determines the type of organisms that thrive in an ecosystem?

Abiotic component of the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a population in ecology?

Group of individuals of the same species Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Environmental Science?

Understanding the environment and human interaction Signup and view all the answers

Which disciplines are integrated into Environmental Science?

Physics and Chemistry Signup and view all the answers

Who expressed concern about population growth affecting the environment?

Thomas Robert Malthus Signup and view all the answers

What did Thomas Robert Malthus describe as exponential in his studies?

Population growth Signup and view all the answers

Which individual was disturbed by synthetic chemical pesticides according to the text?

Rachel Carson Signup and view all the answers

Why did Thomas Robert Malthus express concern about population growth?

Because it would lead to insufficient food supply Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern expressed in Silent Spring by the author?

Harmful effects of DDT on the environment Signup and view all the answers

According to Garrett Hardin, what was the main issue with common property resources?

Overexploitation by everyone Signup and view all the answers

What event took place on April 22, 1970?

First Earth Day celebration Signup and view all the answers

What led to the discovery of coal in England in the 17th century?

Scarcity of wood Signup and view all the answers

What is one activity commonly carried out in the Philippines to celebrate Earth Day?

Tree planting and clean-up drives Signup and view all the answers

What term is sometimes used to describe environmentalism according to the text?

"Green politics" Signup and view all the answers