GE 15: Environmental Science Self-Instructional Manual
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Who is the Course Coordinator for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

  • Christian Dell A. Gentallan
  • Jason Ben R. Paragamac
  • Ronnel P. Senining
  • Hazel G. Carreon, PhD (correct)

    • What is the expected student workload for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

  • 54 Hours (correct)
  • 45 Hours
  • 30 Hours
  • 72 Hours

    • What is the required minimum attendance percentage for all scheduled Virtual or Face to Face sessions?

  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 95% (correct)
  • 85%

    • What is the effective mode of delivery for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

    <p>Blended (On-line with Face to face or Virtual sessions)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the College of Arts and Sciences Education located?

    <p>2nd Floor, DPT Building Matina Campus, Davao City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prepared the Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Course/Subject: GE 15: Environmental Science?

    <p>Hazel G. Carreon, PhD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the course?

    <p>Understanding the cycle and processes in the global setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will students expect to evaluate in the course?

    <p>Current environmental conditions and potential threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disciplines are essential for studying environmental studies according to the text?

    <p>Chemistry, earth sciences, biology, and mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the course aim to introduce students to?

    <p>The holistic study of atmospheric, geophysical, oceanic, biological, and social sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of studying the metalanguage section according to the text?

    <p>To define terms relevant to natural sciences and social influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will students be able to do after completing the course?

    <p>Understand the ecological problems and evaluate environmental functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'environment' refer to based on the definition provided in the text?

    <p>A place where different things are such as a wet or hot environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus when discussing environmental science studies?

    <p>Comprehensive understanding of ecological problems and environmental functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an area of land in which there is little or no human development referred to as?

    <p>Wilderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of environmental science?

    <p>All of these are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ecosystem?

    <p>A group of interactive species and their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where has the original, natural ecosystem been replaced by agriculture?

    <p>The Southwest U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before 1993, to whom did the U.S. Forest Service sell timber-cutting rights?

    <p>At below cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the major resources of the Great Lakes and Northeast is:

    <p>Water transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit?

    <p>Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment?

    <p>Initiated by the United Nations to assess four broad ecosystem services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is biocentrism also known as?

    <p>Life-centered environmental ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is environmental anthropocentrism?

    <p>Environmental responsibility is derived from human interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does serious water contamination problems from toxic chemicals occur?

    <p>The Great Lakes and industrial Northeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Earth Summit?

    <p>All of these are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ethics according to the text?

    <p>One branch of philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should economics factors be considered when doing?

    <p>Making any environmental decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates a climate that encourages industrial development at the expense of environmental and aesthetic values in the southern United States?

    <p>Lack of water transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should match the ethical commitments of a particular nation or community ideally?

    <p>Laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

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