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What does Environmental Studies (EVS or EVST) aim to systematically study?
What does Environmental Studies (EVS or EVST) aim to systematically study?
- Human interaction with the environment (correct)
- Social sciences exclusively
- Commerce and economics principles
- Physical sciences only
Which academic fields does Environmental Studies connect principles from?
Which academic fields does Environmental Studies connect principles from?
- Physical sciences, commerce/economics, humanities, and social sciences (correct)
- Medicine and engineering
- Mathematics and literature
- History and technology
What does the field of Environmental Studies encompass?
What does the field of Environmental Studies encompass?
- Only the natural environment
- The natural environment, the built environment, and the relationship between them (correct)
- Only the built environment
- Theoretical environmental concepts
What is one of the main goals of environmental education?
What is one of the main goals of environmental education?
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What skills do Environmental Studies degree programs provide?
What skills do Environmental Studies degree programs provide?
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Environmental Studies (EVS or EVST)
- Aims to systematically study the natural world and the impact of human activity on the environment
- Connects principles from multiple academic fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, geography, sociology, philosophy, and politics
- Encompasses the study of natural environments, human relationships with the environment, and the impact of human activities on the environment
Goals and Skills
- One of the main goals of environmental education is to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about the environment
- Environmental Studies degree programs provide skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, as well as analytical and research skills
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