Environmental Studies Introduction

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What is the origin of the term 'Environment'?

  • A French word 'environ' (correct)
  • A German word
  • An English word
  • A Latin word

What does the environment consist of?

  • Only living beings and their interactions
  • Only natural landscapes like forests and mountains
  • The sum of total land, water, and air, and their interrelationship with living beings (correct)
  • Only land, water, and air

Why do humans inevitably depend on the environment?

  • To fulfill their daily needs like air, water, and food (correct)
  • To explore natural resources
  • To protect the balance of nature
  • To modify natural ecosystems

What is the result of the demand on food supply?

<p>Modification of natural ecosystems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to protect the environment?

<p>To preserve the balance of nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional reference to the environment?

<p>Mother Nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture?

<p>Lands become a conditioned base for only selected species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of building mega dams on rivers?

<p>Destruction of many ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of non-renewable resources?

<p>They will exhaust from the earth’s crust in the future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to understand all aspects of the environment?

<p>To assess and address environmental issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of pollution on living organisms?

<p>Respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding one’s own responsibility in improving the environment?

<p>To implement measures to improve the quality of the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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