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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 the study of Environmental Science? (Select all that apply)
What is the goal of Ecology within Environmental Science?
Political decisions do not impact the field of Environmental Science.
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Match the following environmental issues with their impacts:
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What movement is depicted as an ideology and social movement including aspects of environmental health?
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The Clean Air Act was established in _____.
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The Kyoto Protocol was established in 1987.
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Which organization was founded in 1971 focused on environmental protection?
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What is environmental science?
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Which fields contribute to solutions in environmental science? (Select all that apply)
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Environmental science focuses solely on biological aspects.
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Environmental science studies the interaction of humans with the __________.
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What major environmental problems are mentioned? (Select all that apply)
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What historical event is associated with the London Smog?
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Match the following environmental movements with their years:
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What is the core philosophy of environmentalism?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Environmental Science
- Environmental science studies the interaction between humans and the natural environment, encompassing air and water quality, soil and landforms, and the presence of different organisms.
- The discipline is interdisciplinary, integrating concepts from ecology, chemistry, urban planning, sociology, economics, and engineering.
Knowledge Contributing to Environmental Solutions
- Ecology: Examines how energy production affects populations and ecosystems, essential for addressing clean energy goals.
- Chemistry: Focuses on innovations in materials, such as developing better batteries and understanding pollution conversion.
- Urban Planning: Investigates designs that minimize energy consumption in communities.
- Sociology: Explores policies and strategies that encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.
- Economics: Assesses the costs and benefits of energy sources, guiding resource management decisions.
- Engineering: Involves the design of efficient energy technologies and infrastructure.
Real-World Example of Interconnected Systems
- Utilizing coal for electricity involves multiple fields: economics drives the choice, geology underpins resource extraction, engineering facilitates transport, chemistry addresses pollution, meteorology studies acid rain effects, ecology examines plant stress, and politics enforces regulatory changes.
Environmentalism
- Encompasses health, protection, ideology, philosophy, and social movements focusing on the Earth's changing environment.
History of Environmentalism
- Significant events include:
- 1863: Britain’s Alkali Acts to control pollution.
- 1948: Formation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- 1952: The Great Smog of London prompting air quality legislation.
- 1969: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) established in the U.S.
- 1970: Creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- 1987: Environmental Justice Movement addressing inequities in environmental policies.
- 1997: Kyoto Protocol to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Major Environmental Problems
- Resource Depletion: The demand for resources is high due to a global population of approximately 7 billion, requiring sustainable management of renewable and non-renewable resources.
Introduction to Environmental Science
- Environmental science studies the interaction between humans and the natural environment, encompassing air and water quality, soil and landforms, and the presence of different organisms.
- The discipline is interdisciplinary, integrating concepts from ecology, chemistry, urban planning, sociology, economics, and engineering.
Knowledge Contributing to Environmental Solutions
- Ecology: Examines how energy production affects populations and ecosystems, essential for addressing clean energy goals.
- Chemistry: Focuses on innovations in materials, such as developing better batteries and understanding pollution conversion.
- Urban Planning: Investigates designs that minimize energy consumption in communities.
- Sociology: Explores policies and strategies that encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.
- Economics: Assesses the costs and benefits of energy sources, guiding resource management decisions.
- Engineering: Involves the design of efficient energy technologies and infrastructure.
Real-World Example of Interconnected Systems
- Utilizing coal for electricity involves multiple fields: economics drives the choice, geology underpins resource extraction, engineering facilitates transport, chemistry addresses pollution, meteorology studies acid rain effects, ecology examines plant stress, and politics enforces regulatory changes.
Environmentalism
- Encompasses health, protection, ideology, philosophy, and social movements focusing on the Earth's changing environment.
History of Environmentalism
- Significant events include:
- 1863: Britain’s Alkali Acts to control pollution.
- 1948: Formation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- 1952: The Great Smog of London prompting air quality legislation.
- 1969: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) established in the U.S.
- 1970: Creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- 1987: Environmental Justice Movement addressing inequities in environmental policies.
- 1997: Kyoto Protocol to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Major Environmental Problems
- Resource Depletion: The demand for resources is high due to a global population of approximately 7 billion, requiring sustainable management of renewable and non-renewable resources.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Environmental Science, including sustainability, ecosystems, and biomes. Topics from the first three weeks are highlighted to test your understanding of how humans interact with the environment. Dive into the principles that govern our ecological footprint and the importance of sustainable practices.
