Environmental Engineering
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Which scientific topics are encompassed by environmental engineering?

  • Ecology and hydrology
  • Physics and chemistry
  • Mathematics and microbiology
  • Biology and geology (correct)

What is the main focus of environmental engineering in civil engineering?

  • Transportation engineering
  • Sanitary engineering (correct)
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Structural engineering

What is the goal of environmental engineering?

  • Increase energy consumption
  • Maximize industrial production
  • Protect human health (correct)
  • Promote economic growth

What are some of the solutions devised by environmental engineers?

<p>Wastewater management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which engineering disciplines are related to environmental engineering?

<p>Civil engineering and chemical engineering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which engineering disciplines are considered sub-disciplines of environmental engineering?

<p>Civil and chemical engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What scientific topics are encompassed by environmental engineering?

<p>Chemistry and biology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of environmental engineering in civil engineering?

<p>Sanitary engineering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do environmental engineers devise solutions for?

<p>Waste management and pollution control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of environmental engineering?

<p>To protect human health and improve the quality of the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Biology

The study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Geology

The study of the Earth's physical components, including rocks, minerals, and soil.

Sanitary Engineering

The branch of environmental engineering that focuses on public health, particularly related to water and sanitation.

Environmental Engineering

The area of engineering that deals with protecting human health and the environment from harmful impacts.

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Wastewater Management

Techniques and systems designed to manage and treat wastewater, often through processes like filtration, sedimentation, and disinfection.

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Chemistry

The science of the composition, properties, and reactions of substances.

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Waste Management

Managing and controlling waste materials, minimizing their environmental impact, and promoting resource recovery.

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Pollution Control

Measures and technologies aimed at preventing and reducing pollution from different sources, such as air, water, and soil.

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Civil Engineering

The engineering discipline focused on designing and building infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and water treatment plants.

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Chemical Engineering

The engineering discipline focused on applying chemical processes to solve problems, such as in waste treatment and pollution control.

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