Environmental Studies Unit 1: Scope

<p>Improving water quality through innovative technologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restoring degraded ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designing eco-friendly cities with sustainable transportation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing systems for recycling and composting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Researching impacts of toxic substances and climate-related diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate Policy Advisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studying physical landscapes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing energy-efficient technologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociology and Anthropology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable energy technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental Scientist/Analyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studying greenhouse gas emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meeting present needs while ensuring future generations can meet theirs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting economic growth regardless of environmental impact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing complex environmental challenges with diverse perspectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigating genetic factors in disease predisposition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modeling climate change scenarios and population growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climatology, political science, and health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social progress, economic growth, and environmental protection simultaneously (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They foster a deeper understanding of human-environment interactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting social justice and community well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transitioning to solar and wind energy sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By recycling and reusing materials to minimize waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures a stable environment for future generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing carbon emissions and preserving ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term economic growth without environmental harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic farming and crop rotation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing basic education and health for all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of its components. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They exist on land and are characterized by specific climatic conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect human health and the environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forest ecosystem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderate rainfall supporting mainly grasses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clean Water and Sanitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UNEP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Day of Forests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No Poverty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nature conservation and sustainable resource use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raises awareness for environmental protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examining environmental issues, sustainable practices, and solutions.

Balancing environmental, social, and economic needs for long-term well-being.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to lessen climate change's effects.

Implementing recycling, composting, and proper waste disposal to reduce harm.

Utilizing sustainable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower.

Protecting endangered species and their habitats to maintain ecosystem balance.

Sustainable use of natural resources like water, soil, and forests.

Industries minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in operations.

Environmental Studies combines different fields like science, economics, and ethics to address complicated environmental issues.

Understanding climate change requires experts from various fields, such as climatology, political science, engineering, and medicine.

Urban planning brings together engineers, sociologists, and environmental scientists to design sustainable cities.

A development process focusing on social progress, economic growth, and environmental protection equally.

Conserving natural resources, biodiversity, and minimizing pollution to protect the environment.

Promoting economic growth without depleting resources, encouraging sustainable practices.

Ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities for all, improving quality of life and reducing poverty.

Understanding how living things interact with each other and their environment to maintain balance.

Studying how landforms, climates, and human activities affect the environment.

Analyzing the chemical composition of pollutants and finding solutions to clean up air, water, and soil.

Exploring energy systems and natural processes like radiation and thermodynamics to understand how climate changes.

Studying resource allocation and costs/benefits of environmental protection for sustainable development.

Understanding how human societies interact with nature and their values towards it.

Creating rules and regulations to protect the environment and ensure sustainability.

Developing innovative technologies to monitor, clean up, and prevent environmental damage.

A 1987 report that defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

Ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, and resources, while respecting cultural diversity and involving everyone in decision-making.

Reducing carbon emissions, combating climate change, protecting ecosystems, and managing natural resources sustainably.

Achieving long-term economic growth while minimizing environmental damage.

Promoting social justice, equity, and community well-being, ensuring benefits from development are shared fairly.

Minimizing waste and resource extraction by recycling, reusing, and extending the lifespan of products.

Combating climate change, preserving ecosystems, ensuring resource availability, and improving the quality of life for all.

Eco-friendly buildings, urban parks, and efficient public transport systems that reduce environmental impact.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international agreement that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

The Convention on Biological Diversity focuses on conserving biodiversity, using its components sustainably, and fairly sharing benefits from genetic resources.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the Indian government's department responsible for implementing environmental policies and programs.

The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 global goals adopted by the UN to achieve sustainable development by 2030, encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

An Environmental Impact Assessment is a process that evaluates the potential environmental consequences of a proposed project before it begins, helping to minimize negative impacts.

17 goals set by the United Nations to address global challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change, aiming for a sustainable future for all.

An international treaty focusing on the conservation and wise use of wetlands, signed on February 2nd.

Celebrated on March 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and sustainable water resources.

An annual event on April 22nd dedicated to promoting environmental protection and awareness.

The United Nations' principal event to promote global environmental awareness, celebrated annually on June 5th.

The United Nations Environment Programme, a global organization coordinating environmental activities and assisting nations in achieving sustainable development.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, providing scientific assessments on climate change and its impacts.