5 Questions
What do Environmental studies describe?
Interrelationships among organisms, the environment and all the factors
Which two fields of Humanities are included in the multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Sciences?
Philosophy and Ethics
What is the decrease in the amounts of solar radiation reaching the surface of the Earth called?
Global dimming
What is the invisible layer of protection around the planet that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays being depleted by?
CFC's
What is the act of altering the temperature of a natural water body known as?
Thermal Pollution
Study Notes
Environmental Studies
- Environmental studies describe the interactions between human and natural systems
Interdisciplinary Nature of Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Sciences is a multidisciplinary field that combines two fields of Humanities:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
Atmospheric Phenomena
- The decrease in the amounts of solar radiation reaching the surface of the Earth is called Global Dimming
Ozone Depletion
- The invisible layer of protection around the planet that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays is the Ozone Layer
- The Ozone Layer is being depleted by human activities
Water Temperature Alteration
- The act of altering the temperature of a natural water body is known as Thermal Pollution
Test your knowledge of Environmental Science with this quiz. From interrelationships among organisms to the multidisciplinary nature of the field, this quiz covers various aspects of environmental studies. See how well you understand the dynamics between organisms, the environment, and other factors.
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