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Which year was the American Ecologist established?
Which year was the American Ecologist established?
- 1949
- 1948 (correct)
- 1950
- 1947
What disciplines are included in the field of environmental sciences?
What disciplines are included in the field of environmental sciences?
- Physics and chemistry
- Biology and zoology
- Geography and geology
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT part of the scope of environmental science?
Which of the following is NOT part of the scope of environmental science?
- Natural resource conservation
- Ecosystem structure and function
- Human psychology (correct)
- Environmental pollution control
What is one of the importance of environmental science?
What is one of the importance of environmental science?
What is the purpose of environmental studies in industry?
What is the purpose of environmental studies in industry?
Which of the following is NOT a problem that arises in the wake of development?
Which of the following is NOT a problem that arises in the wake of development?
What is the need for wise planning of development?
What is the need for wise planning of development?
What does the field of environmental science study?
What does the field of environmental science study?
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the physical environment?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the physical environment?
What is the term used to describe a complex of interacting physical and biological systems?
What is the term used to describe a complex of interacting physical and biological systems?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that may affect human health according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that may affect human health according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the process of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
What is the term used to describe the process of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
Which discipline of public health addresses environmental issues that may affect human health?
Which discipline of public health addresses environmental issues that may affect human health?
What is the term used to describe the perfect relationship between the various components of an ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe the perfect relationship between the various components of an ecosystem?
Which of the following is NOT a component of environmental sciences according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of environmental sciences according to the text?
What is the term used to describe any external force, substance, or condition that surrounds and affects the life of organisms?
What is the term used to describe any external force, substance, or condition that surrounds and affects the life of organisms?
Which discipline studies the interaction between organisms and their environment?
Which discipline studies the interaction between organisms and their environment?
What is the term used to describe the process of reducing waste generation and reusing and recycling materials?
What is the term used to describe the process of reducing waste generation and reusing and recycling materials?
Which term refers to the sum total of all the materials, forces, and conditions that affect an individual's life?
Which term refers to the sum total of all the materials, forces, and conditions that affect an individual's life?
What is the main focus of environmental studies?
What is the main focus of environmental studies?
What does the term 'environment' mean?
What does the term 'environment' mean?
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), what does the environment refer to?
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), what does the environment refer to?
What is the term used to describe the genetic makeup of a living organism?
What is the term used to describe the genetic makeup of a living organism?
Which type of environment refers to the immediate local surroundings of an organism?
Which type of environment refers to the immediate local surroundings of an organism?
What does the term 'macro-environment' refer to?
What does the term 'macro-environment' refer to?
What is the major component of the terrestrial environment?
What is the major component of the terrestrial environment?
What does the term 'ecological balance' refer to?
What does the term 'ecological balance' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'sustainable development'?
What is the meaning of 'sustainable development'?
