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?

<p>Pollution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Environmental Engineering primarily focus on?

<p>Improving the environment and minimizing pollution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the environment does Hydrosphere primarily refer to?

<p>Water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Improving the lives of everyone everywhere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commission introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987?

<p>Brundtland Commission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which paradigm were solutions created to address environmental problems?

<p>1st Paradigm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the 2nd paradigm phase in environmental solutions?

<p>Integration of pollution prevention and sustainability concepts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0th Paradigm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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