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What are the three goals of environmental science?
What are the three goals of environmental science?
- To learn how nature works, to understand how we interact with the environment, and to find ways to deal with environmental problems and to live more sustainably (correct)
- To investigate the impact of pollution on human health, to develop advanced environmental technologies, and to promote sustainable agriculture
- To focus on human population control, to analyze the effects of climate change, and to understand the principles of environmental justice
- To study the history of environmental movements, to explore the economic impact of environmental policies, and to promote environmental conservation
What does environmental science integrate information and ideas from?
What does environmental science integrate information and ideas from?
- Natural sciences such as biology, chemistry, and geology; and the social sciences such as geography, economics, and political science (correct)
- Humanities, arts, and literature; and technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Medicine, law, and business administration; and communication, media, and journalism
- Physical sciences such as physics and astronomy; and behavioral sciences such as psychology and sociology
What is the main focus of environmental science?
What is the main focus of environmental science?
- To explore the history of environmental movements and policies
- To analyze the impact of technology on the environment
- To understand how humans interact with the living and nonliving parts of their environment (correct)
- To study the cultural aspects of different societies in relation to the environment
What is included in the environment according to the text?
What is included in the environment according to the text?
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Why is it important to study environmental science?
Why is it important to study environmental science?
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Which of the following best describes a natural resource?
Which of the following best describes a natural resource?
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Why is solar energy considered the main driving force of ecological systems?
Why is solar energy considered the main driving force of ecological systems?
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What is the basis for classifying resources into renewable and non-renewable?
What is the basis for classifying resources into renewable and non-renewable?
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Why do grasslands recycle material faster than forests?
Why do grasslands recycle material faster than forests?
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How do ecosystems act as resource producers and processors?
How do ecosystems act as resource producers and processors?
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