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Which academic fields are integrated into environmental science?
Which academic fields are integrated into environmental science?
- Physics, biology, and geography (correct)
- Chemistry, physics, and mathematics
- History, literature, and art
- Geology, psychology, and sociology
What is the interdisciplinary approach of environmental science?
What is the interdisciplinary approach of environmental science?
- It focuses on the social sciences for understanding human relationships towards the environment.
- It provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. (correct)
- It seeks to understand the earth's physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes.
- It emphasizes design and technology for improving environmental quality.
What is the difference between environmental science and environmental studies?
What is the difference between environmental science and environmental studies?
- Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field, while environmental studies is a specialized branch of biology.
- Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine, while environmental studies emerged from physics and chemistry.
- Environmental science incorporates physical and natural sciences, while environmental studies includes social sciences. (correct)
- Environmental science focuses on human relationships towards the environment, while environmental studies emphasizes design and technology.
What is the main focus of environmental engineering?
What is the main focus of environmental engineering?
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From which fields did environmental science emerge?
From which fields did environmental science emerge?
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