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Which branch of engineering aims to improve the quality of the environment and protect people from pollution?
What is the scientific study of relationships between organisms and their environment called?
What are the four states of matter?
What is matter?
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What are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler forms by ordinary means called?
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Study Notes
Environmental Science and Ecology
- Environmental engineering aims to improve the quality of the environment and protect people from pollution.
Ecology
- The scientific study of relationships between organisms and their environment is called ecology.
States of Matter
- There are four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Matter
- Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
Elements
- Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler forms by ordinary means are called elements.
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Test your knowledge on the history and significance of the environment in this quiz on Environmental Science and Engineering. Explore the origins of the term "environment" and learn about the systematic study of our surroundings. Discover how environmental engineering strives to protect people from harmful effects like pollution.
