Environment Studies Quiz

Study Notes

Environment studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between human societies and the natural environment.
It combines concepts and methods from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to understand environmental issues and develop solutions.

Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Ecosystem services: Benefits that humans derive from functioning ecosystems, including air and water purification, soil formation, and climate regulation.
Biodiversity: The variety of species, genes, and ecosystems that make up the natural world.

Climate change: Global warming and associated changes in weather patterns, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.
Pollution: Release of harmful substances into the environment, including air, water, and soil pollution.
Deforestation and land degradation: Clearance of forests and degradation of land, leading to loss of biodiversity and ecosystem disruption.
Water scarcity: Insufficient access to clean water for human consumption, agriculture, and industry.

Precautionary principle: Taking preventive action to avoid environmental harm, even in the face of uncertainty.
Polluter pays principle: Holding those responsible for environmental damage accountable for the costs of restoration and remediation.
Inter generational equity: Ensuring that the natural environment is preserved for future generations.

Conservation: Preserving and protecting natural resources and ecosystems.
Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Environmental impact assessment: Evaluating the potential environmental consequences of projects and policies.

Environmental impact assessment: Identifying and mitigating potential environmental impacts of projects and policies.
Life cycle assessment: Evaluating the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their entire life cycle.
Green technology: Developing and using environmentally friendly technologies and practices.

Interdisciplinary field examining relationships between human societies and the natural environment
Combines natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to understand environmental issues and develop solutions

Sustainability: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
Ecosystem services: Benefits from functioning ecosystems, including air and water purification, soil formation, and climate regulation
Biodiversity: Variety of species, genes, and ecosystems in the natural world

Climate change: Global warming, weather pattern changes, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events
Pollution: Harmful substances released into air, water, and soil
Deforestation and land degradation: Forest clearance and land degradation, leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption
Water scarcity: Insufficient access to clean water for human consumption, agriculture, and industry

Precautionary principle: Taking preventive action to avoid environmental harm despite uncertainty
Polluter pays principle: Holding responsible parties accountable for environmental damage costs
Inter generational equity: Preserving the natural environment for future generations

Conservation: Preserving and protecting natural resources and ecosystems
Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
Environmental impact assessment: Evaluating project and policy environmental consequences

Environmental impact assessment: Identifying and mitigating potential environmental impacts
Life cycle assessment: Evaluating environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycle
Green technology: Developing and using environmentally friendly technologies and practices