Environmental Studies Quiz

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What academic fields does Environmental Studies connect principles from?

Biology, mathematics, literature, and history
Chemistry, engineering, art, and psychology
Physical sciences, commerce/economics, humanities, and social sciences (correct)
Geology, business, philosophy, and linguistics

What are the main goals of environmental education?

To promote industrialization and urbanization
To encourage excessive consumption of natural resources
To advocate for environmental exploitation for economic gain
To instill pro-environmental thinking and attitude in all members of society (correct)

What skills and analytical tools do Environmental Studies degree programs provide?

A wide range of skills and analytical tools needed to face environmental issues (correct)
Skills limited to understanding basic ecological principles
Skills focused only on economic analysis
Analytical tools specific to urban planning only

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Environmental Studies systematically study?

Human interaction with the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'natural environment' encompass?

Living and non-living things occurring naturally (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the natural environment?

Complete ecological units, including vegetation, microorganisms, soil, rocks, and atmosphere (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a universal natural resource?

Air (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers