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Types of Environmental Components and Environmental Science

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What is the primary focus of Environmental Science?

Analyzing the properties of minerals

Investigating extraterrestrial life

Studying the interaction of humans with the environment (correct)

Exploring ancient civilizations

Which field is considered interdisciplinary in nature?

Environmental Science (correct)

Physics

Mathematics

Medicine

What does Pollution Prevention (P2) aim to achieve?

Promote harmful emissions into the environment

Increase pollution levels

Reduce or eliminate wastes and pollutants at their sources (correct)

Expand industrial activities without regulations

Which term refers to undesirable changes in the environment that can harm life and property?

Pollution Signup and view all the answers

What does Environmental Engineering primarily focus on?

Improving the environment and minimizing pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the environment does Hydrosphere primarily refer to?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Improving the lives of everyone everywhere Signup and view all the answers

Which commission introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987?

Brundtland Commission Signup and view all the answers

During which paradigm were solutions created to address environmental problems?

1st Paradigm Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sustainability' refer to in the context of the text?

Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs Signup and view all the answers

What marked the 2nd paradigm phase in environmental solutions?

Integration of pollution prevention and sustainability concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which phase came right after the pre-paradigm period up to the 1960s?

0th Paradigm Signup and view all the answers