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Define environmental studies and explain its multidisciplinary approach and applied science nature.
Environmental studies deals with every issue that affects an organism. It is essentially a multidisciplinary approach that brings about an appreciation of our natural world and human impact on its integrity. It is an applied science as it seeks practical answers to making human civilization sustainable on the earth's finite resources.
What is the goal of environmental education according to the text?
The goal of environmental education is to develop a world population that is aware of and concerned about the environment as a whole, the problems associated with it, and committed to working individually as well as collectively towards solutions of current problems and prevention of future problems.
Explain the components of the environment mentioned in the text.
The text mentions the components of the environment include physical, biological, social, cultural, and economic factors that surround and influence the survival, growth, and development of organisms.
From which word is the term 'environment' derived, and how is it defined in the text?
The term 'environment' is derived from the French word 'environner', which means 'surrounding'. It is defined as the social, cultural, and physical conditions that surround, affect, and influence the survival, growth, and development of people, animals, and plants.
How does the text define the term 'environment' and what does it encompass?
The text defines the term 'environment' as the social, cultural, and physical conditions that surround, affect, and influence the survival, growth, and development of people, animals, and plants. It encompasses the natural world and human impact on its integrity.
Match the following components of environment with their descriptions:
Physical environment = Includes land, water, air, and their respective characteristics Cultural environment = Involves the beliefs, customs, and practices of a society Social environment = Relates to interactions and relationships among individuals and groups Biological environment = Comprises the living organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment
Match the following statements with the correct description of environmental studies:
Environmental studies deals with every issue that affects an organism. = Includes concerns related to the impact on organisms and their surroundings It is an applied science seeking practical answers to sustainability. = Aims to make human civilization sustainable on finite resources Environmental studies is essentially a multidisciplinary approach. = Involves an appreciation of the natural world and human impact on it The goal of environmental education is to develop an aware and concerned population. = Aims to create awareness and commitment towards environmental solutions
Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages
Test your knowledge of environmental studies with this introductory quiz. Explore the key concepts and factors that influence the survival and development of organisms in their surrounding environment.
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