Environmental Models

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What do environmental models describe?

  • Only biological systems
  • Only physical systems
  • Mathematical expressions only
  • Systems and their relationships between variables (correct)

Environmental models provide complex concepts of environmental issues.

False (B)

Why do policy makers find environmental models useful?

Because they provide simplified concepts of environmental issues, making it easy for policy makers to understand and make decisions quickly.

Environmental models capture relationships between systems ____________________.

<p>variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of environmental models:

<p>Environmental models = Are purely mathematical expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Environmental Models

  • Mathematical expressions that describe systems by capturing relationships between system variables
  • Simplify complex environmental issues into easy-to-understand concepts for policymakers
  • Enable quick decision-making on environmental issues by providing informative outputs

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