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What is the Environment?
What is the Environment?
The environment consists of living and non-living components surrounding us, including air, water, and land.
What is the difference between Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science?
What is the difference between Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science?
Environmental Engineering applies engineering principles to protect and enhance environmental quality, while Environmental Science studies various environmental issues without applying engineering principles.
What are the duties of an Environmental Engineer?
What are the duties of an Environmental Engineer?
Environmental Engineers design and maintain structures and systems to protect public health and enhance environmental quality.
Which of the following are branches of Environmental Engineering? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are branches of Environmental Engineering? (Select all that apply)
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Define Ecology.
Define Ecology.
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What is a species?
What is a species?
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What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
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The four segments of the environment are Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and ________.
The four segments of the environment are Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and ________.
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Pollution is defined as a desirable change in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water, air, or soil.
Pollution is defined as a desirable change in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water, air, or soil.
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What is an anthropogenic change? (Select all that apply)
What is an anthropogenic change? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Recommended Books
- "Introduction to Environmental Engineering" by L. Davis
- "Water Supply Engineering" by S. K. Garg
- "Environmental Pollution & Control" by P. Aarne
- "Environmental Management" by Dr. Biswaryo
Definition of Environment
- Environment consists of living (biological) and non-living (physical and chemical) components surrounding us, including air, water, and land.
- It encompasses social, economic, biological, physical, and chemical factors, highlighting the interconnectedness of the creator (humans) and the environment.
Differences Between Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
- Environmental Engineering applies engineering principles to protect and enhance environmental quality and public health.
- Environmental Science studies various environmental issues (e.g., water, air, land pollution) without applying engineering solutions.
Duties of Environmental Engineer
- Environmental engineers design and maintain structures and systems aimed at enhancing environmental quality.
- They plan, design, operate, and maintain water treatment plants to ensure safe drinking water.
- Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for engineering projects and propose mitigation options.
Branches of Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
- Drinking water treatment, distribution, and monitoring
- Sewage and industrial wastewater treatment and disposal
- Stormwater drainage and control
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Air and noise pollution control
- Environmental quality modeling and monitoring
Environmental Terminologies
- Ecology: Study of living and non-living components in their environment.
- Organisms: Any living entity, capable of growth and reproduction.
- Species: Groups of organisms sharing common traits.
- Ecosystem: Interaction of organisms with each other and their environment, including both living and non-living.
- Micro Organism: Microscopic living entities.
- Microbes: General term for microorganisms, not all harmful.
- Pathogens: Harmful microbes that cause diseases.
- Biodiversity: Variety of life forms and ecosystems on Earth.
Environmental Segments
- Environment is composed of four segments:
- Lithosphere: Earth's solid outer layer.
- Hydrosphere: All water bodies on Earth.
- Biosphere: Total sum of living organisms.
- Atmosphere: Layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Environmental Pollution
- Pollution refers to undesirable changes in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of air, water, or soil, adversely affecting human life and other organisms.
Environmental Changes
- Natural Changes: Result from natural processes or disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, droughts).
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Anthropogenic Changes: Caused by human activities, including:
- Technology and industrialization
- Urbanization and transportation
- Dam construction
- Intensive agriculture practices
Environmental Quality
- Water is crucial for life but often contaminated due to its solvent capabilities.
- Quality focuses on the presence of foreign substances, affecting human health.
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Description
This quiz covers the first lecture on Environmental Science and Engineering by Ahmed Abdelhakam. It introduces the key concepts of the environment, including living and non-living components, as well as recommended literature for further study.
