12 Questions
What is the primary focus of Environmental Science?
Studying the interaction of humans with the environment
Which field is considered interdisciplinary in nature?
Environmental Science
What does Pollution Prevention (P2) aim to achieve?
Reduce or eliminate wastes and pollutants at their sources
Which term refers to undesirable changes in the environment that can harm life and property?
Pollution
What does Environmental Engineering primarily focus on?
Improving the environment and minimizing pollution
Which component of the environment does Hydrosphere primarily refer to?
Water
What is the main focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Improving the lives of everyone everywhere
Which commission introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987?
Brundtland Commission
During which paradigm were solutions created to address environmental problems?
1st Paradigm
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
What marked the 2nd paradigm phase in environmental solutions?
Integration of pollution prevention and sustainability concepts
Which phase came right after the pre-paradigm period up to the 1960s?
0th Paradigm
Explore the different components of the environment such as lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, flora, fauna, and more. Learn about environmental science, which focuses on providing solutions to environmental problems using scientific methods.
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