Environmental Science: Definition, Scope, and Importance Quiz

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What does the science of Environment studies encompass?

Chemistry, physics, medical science, and more (correct)

Physics and chemistry only

Public health and agriculture only

Life science and public health only

What does 'environment' refer to?

Conditions surrounding a point in space and time (correct)

Man in particular

Physical attributes only

Living objects in general

Why is the science of Environment studies considered multi-disciplinary?

Because it deals with physical aspects of the planted earth only

Because it focuses solely on human activities

Because it encompasses various branches like chemistry, physics, and more (correct)

Because it involves only life science and public health

How has the scope of the term 'Environment' changed over time?

It has been expanding with time Signup and view all the answers

In the context of environment studies, why is it important to consider plant life?

Man cannot be understood in isolation from plant life Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the environment comprises the protective blanket of gases surrounding the earth?

Atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

According to Boring, what does a person's environment consist of?

Various types of forces such as physical, intellectual, economic, political, cultural, social, moral and emotional Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the Hydrosphere?

All types of water resources like oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, streams, polar icecaps, glaciers, and ground water Signup and view all the answers

Which gases primarily make up the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide only Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lithosphere mainly consist of?

Minerals occurring in the earth's crusts and the soil Signup and view all the answers

Environmental Science: Definition, Scope, and Importance Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the science of Environment studies encompass?

What does 'environment' refer to?

Why is the science of Environment studies considered multi-disciplinary?

How has the scope of the term 'Environment' changed over time?

In the context of environment studies, why is it important to consider plant life?

Which component of the environment comprises the protective blanket of gases surrounding the earth?

According to Boring, what does a person's environment consist of?

What is the primary component of the Hydrosphere?

Which gases primarily make up the Earth's atmosphere?

What does the Lithosphere mainly consist of?

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