Fundamentals of Environmental Science Quiz
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Which term best defines environmental science?

  • The study of how the earth works and ways to deal with environmental problems
  • The study of sustainable development and ecological footprint
  • The study of human activities and their impact on ecosystems
  • The study of the environment and our place in it (correct)

    • What does the term 'environment' mean in the context of environmental science?

  • The sustainable development of resources
  • The natural ecosystems on Earth
  • The study of how human activities affect the earth
  • Conditions that surround an organism (correct)

    • What is the role of environmental science in relation to other fields?

  • It is primarily concerned with sustainable development
  • It has a multidisciplinary nature and interacts with other fields (correct)
  • It focuses solely on the study of natural ecosystems
  • It is not related to any other field of study

    • What is a learning outcome of the course Introduction to Environmental Science?

    <p>Developing a functional definition of environmental science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecological footprint refer to?

    <p>The impact of human activities on the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about atmospheric CO2 concentrations is true?

    <p>Atmospheric CO2 concentrations have increased by 35% over the past 200 years. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected increase in mean global temperatures by 2100 compared to 1900?

    <p>4° to 6°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people lack an adequate supply of safe drinking water?

    <p>1.1 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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