10 Questions
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
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
What is the main focus of environmental science?
To understand how humans interact with the living and nonliving parts of their environment
What is included in the environment according to the text?
Living and non-living things (air, water, and energy) with which we interact in a complex web of relationships
Why is it important to study environmental science?
To learn how to live more sustainably by sharply reducing our degradation of our life support system
Which of the following best describes a natural resource?
Any material provided by nature that can be transformed to become more valuable and useful
Why is solar energy considered the main driving force of ecological systems?
It provides energy for the growth of plants in various ecosystems
What is the basis for classifying resources into renewable and non-renewable?
The continuity of the resources
Why do grasslands recycle material faster than forests?
The grass dries up after the rains are over every year
How do ecosystems act as resource producers and processors?
They recycle plant material and return it to the soil
Test your knowledge of environmental science with this quiz! Explore the interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment, covering topics from biology and chemistry to geography and economics. See how much you know about this crucial field of study.
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