Environmental Science Quiz

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Today it provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems.

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Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, and atmospheric science) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.

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Environmental ______ incorporates more of the social sciences for understanding human relationships, perceptions and policies towards the environment.

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Environmental ______ focuses on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect.

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Environmental ______ seek to understand the earth's physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes, and to use that knowledge to understand how issues such as alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, and the effects of global warming and climate change influence and affect the natural systems and processes of earth.

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In aviation, the ______L model (also known as the ______ model) is a conceptual model of human factors that helps to clarify the location and cause of human error within an aviation environment

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

It is named after the initial letters of its components (Software, Hardware, Environment, ______) and places emphasis on the human being and human interfaces with other components of the aviation system

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The SHELL model adopts a ______ perspective that suggests the human is rarely, if ever, the sole cause of an accident

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

The model was first developed as the ______ model by Elwyn Edwards in 1972 and later modified into a 'building block' structure by Frank Hawkins in 1975

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Each component of the SHELL model (software, ______, environment, liveware) represents a building block of human factors studies within aviation

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Environmental Science

  • Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography to study the environment and solve environmental problems.
  • It incorporates ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology, and atmospheric science.
  • Environmental science seeks to understand the earth's physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes.

Environmental Studies

  • Environmental studies incorporate more of the social sciences to understand human relationships, perceptions, and policies towards the environment.

Environmental Engineering

  • Environmental engineering focuses on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect.

The SHELL Model

  • The SHELL model is a conceptual model of human factors in aviation that helps to clarify the location and cause of human error.
  • The model is named after the initial letters of its components (Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware).
  • It places emphasis on the human being and human interfaces with other components of the aviation system.
  • The SHELL model adopts a systems perspective, suggesting the human is rarely, if ever, the sole cause of an accident.
  • The model was first developed as the SHE model by Elwyn Edwards in 1972 and later modified into a 'building block' structure by Frank Hawkins in 1975.
  • Each component of the SHELL model represents a building block of human factors studies within aviation.

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