10 Questions
What academic fields does Environmental Studies connect principles from?
Physical sciences, commerce/economics, humanities, and social sciences
What are the main goals of environmental education?
To instill pro-environmental thinking and attitude in all members of society
What skills and analytical tools do Environmental Studies degree programs provide?
A wide range of skills and analytical tools needed to face environmental issues
Which subjects are encompassed within the field of Environmental Studies?
Ethics, geography, anthropology, public policy (environmental policy), education, political science (environmental politics), urban planning, law, economics, philosophy, sociology and social justice
What does Environmental Studies systematically study?
Human interaction with the environment
What does the term 'natural environment' encompass?
Living and non-living things occurring naturally
What are the components of the natural environment?
Complete ecological units, including vegetation, microorganisms, soil, rocks, and atmosphere
Which of the following is considered a universal natural resource?
Air
What distinguishes the natural environment from the built environment?
The natural environment is where human intervention is minimal and includes all living species and natural resources
What happens to the natural environment in urban settings and agricultural land conversion?
It is greatly changed into a simplified human environment
Test your knowledge of the multidisciplinary field that systematically studies human interaction with the environment, connecting principles from physical sciences, commerce/economics, humanities, and social sciences to address complex contemporary environmental issues.
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