Environmental Science Overview
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Which field emerged from natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment?

  • Environmental engineering
  • Ecology
  • Geology
  • Environmental science (correct)
  • What does environmental studies incorporate for understanding human relationships towards the environment?

  • Engineering principles
  • Arts and humanities
  • Physical sciences
  • Social sciences (correct)
  • What academic fields are integrated into environmental science?

  • Anthropology, political science, and linguistics
  • Chemistry, mathematics, and sociology
  • Physics, biology, and geography (correct)
  • History, literature, and economics
  • What do environmental engineers focus on?

    <p>Design and technology for improving environmental quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What processes do environmental scientists seek to understand?

    <p>Earth's physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In common law systems, how is binding case law typically made?

    <p>By judges through precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the creation of laws themselves?

    <p>A constitution, written or tacit, and the rights encoded therein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do civil law jurisdictions typically do to codify and consolidate the law?

    <p>A legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a mediator of relations between people?

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

    What has historically influenced secular matters and is still in use in some religious communities as of the 21st century?

    <p>Religious law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enlightenment and Environmental Fields

    • Environmental science emerged from natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment, marking a shift in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment.

    Environmental Studies

    • Incorporates social sciences, economics, and various branches of natural sciences to comprehend human interactions with the environment.

    Academic Integration in Environmental Science

    • Integrates biology, chemistry, geography, and geology, enabling a comprehensive approach to environmental issues.

    Focus of Environmental Engineers

    • Concentrate on developing technologies and solutions to address environmental challenges, such as pollution control, waste management, and resource conservation.

    Processes of Interest to Environmental Scientists

    • Seek to understand ecological processes, biodiversity, climate change, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems.

    Binding Case Law in Common Law

    • Typically made through judicial decisions in court cases, establishing legal precedents that must be followed in future similar cases.

    Influences on Law Creation

    • Influenced by societal values, cultural norms, political pressures, and the need for order and justice within communities.

    Civil Law Jurisdictions

    • Codify and consolidate laws through comprehensive legal codes that outline statutes and regulations, promoting clarity and uniformity in legal interpretation.

    Role of a Mediator

    • Functions primarily to facilitate communication and understanding between conflicting parties, aiming to resolve disputes amicably.

    Influence on Secular Matters

    • Historically influenced by religious doctrines and moral principles, with some variations still in practice in certain religious communities today.

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    Explore the interdisciplinary field of environmental science that integrates physics, biology, geography, and other scientific disciplines to study the environment and solve environmental issues. Learn about its historical origins and modern applications.

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