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What is the main focus of environmental science?
What is the main focus of environmental science?
- The study of natural resources (correct)
- The study of human behavior
- The study of economics
- The study of technology
What is environmental sustainability?
What is environmental sustainability?
- The use of natural resources to meet human needs
- The efficient use of resources to support ecological balance (correct)
- The preservation of the environment at all costs
- The disregard for the environment in favor of economic growth
Why is biodiversity important?
Why is biodiversity important?
- It is a form of entertainment
- It helps regulate the climate (correct)
- It provides a source of energy
- It is aesthetically pleasing
What is the biggest threat to biodiversity?
What is the biggest threat to biodiversity?
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What is the role of the EPA?
What is the role of the EPA?
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What is the main goal of sustainability?
What is the main goal of sustainability?
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What is the impact of food waste on the environment?
What is the impact of food waste on the environment?
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Study Notes
- Environmental science studies the environment and human interaction with natural resources.
- It is an interdisciplinary and diverse field, covering topics such as volcanoes and climate change.
- Environmental sustainability aims to preserve the environment while meeting human needs.
- Human consumption should not exceed the rate at which nature can replenish resources.
- Loss of biodiversity is the most devastating environmental change, with projections of losing two-thirds of all species by the end of the century.
- Biodiversity is important for food, medicine, and energy capture from the sun.
- Sustainability involves efficient resource use to support long-term ecological balance.
- The EPA enforces laws and regulations to promote sustainability.
- Food waste places a severe strain on the environment and the economy.
- Sustainability requires changing the way things are done to minimize waste and optimize performance.
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