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What is environmental science?
The study of the interaction of humans with the natural environment.
Which of the following are included in environmental science? (Select all that apply)
Environmental science is a single discipline with no interdisciplinary concepts.
False
What are some kinds of knowledge that contribute to solutions in environmental science?
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The _____ is released when coal is burned at a power plant.
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What does environmentalism encompass?
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Which event occurred in 1956 related to environmental law?
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Match the following historical events with their corresponding years:
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What is a major environmental problem indicated in the content?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Environmental Science
- Focuses on the interaction between humans and the natural environment.
- Environment includes air and water quality, soil, landforms, and presence of other organisms.
Principles of Sustainability
- Involves interdisciplinary knowledge for addressing environmental issues.
- Requires insights from ecology, chemistry, urban planning, sociology, economics, engineering, and political science.
Science, Matter, and Energy
- Knowledge integration is critical for developing solutions in environmental science.
- Demonstrates how decisions in one field impact others, exemplified through the coal electricity case study covering economics, geology, engineering, chemistry, meteorology, ecology, and politics.
Ecosystem
- Ecosystems influence resource availability and environmental health, requiring regulations to mitigate negative impacts.
- Importance of understanding energy flow and nutrient dynamics within ecosystems.
Biomes
- Different biomes face unique challenges related to human activities and climate change.
- Awareness of resource depletion and its impact on diverse ecological systems is essential.
Environmentalism
- Encompasses health, protection, ideology, and social movements aimed at addressing environmental changes.
- Significant historical events include:
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) founded in 1948.
- UK's Alkali Acts and the Clean Air Act initiated in response to pollution crises.
- Establishment of Greenpeace and the US EPA in the 1970s.
Major Environmental Problems
- Resource depletion is critical, with the growing population (approx. 7 billion) taxing natural resources.
- Emphasis on the need for sustainable management of renewable resources to ensure long-term viability.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Environmental Science, including its principles, ecosystems, and biomes. This quiz covers the key concepts from the first three weeks of class, providing an overview of how humans impact the environment. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this crucial subject!
