Environmental Science Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science?

The understanding of scientific concepts and facts that underlie environmental issues
The study of how humans interact with living and nonliving parts of their environment
The study of environmental sustainability, natural capital, carrying capacity, etc.
The integration of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities (correct)

What are the goals of environmental science?

To study concepts like environmental sustainability, natural capital, carrying capacity, etc.
To understand how we interact with the environment
To learn how nature works
To find ways to deal with environmental problems and live more sustainably (correct)

What does environmental education/literacy encompass?

Studying environmental history to avoid repeating past mistakes
Analyzing human population dynamics
Understanding scientific concepts and facts underlying environmental issues (correct)
Conservation of biodiversity and soil

Which of the following is an outcome of environmental literacy?

<p>Understanding scientific concepts and facts that underlie environmental issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sustainable resource use refer to?

<p>The responsible use of resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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