Understanding Environmental Studies
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'environment'?

  • To know the behavior of organisms
  • To encircle or surround (correct)
  • To use natural resources efficiently
  • To conserve biodiversity

What does environmental studies focus on?

  • The impact of natural disasters on the environment
  • Only the physical characteristics of the environment
  • Physical, biological, social, and cultural aspects of the environment (correct)
  • Only the biological characteristics of the environment

What is one of the scopes of environmental science mentioned in the text?

  • Studying only abiotic components for sustainable ecosystems
  • Using biological and nuclear weapons for human race preservation
  • Increasing the use of unpredictable disasters
  • Developing ways to curb pollution from industries (correct)

What falls under the importance of environmental studies according to the text?

<p>Conserving biodiversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is studying environmental studies important according to the text?

<p>To clarify modern environmental concepts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major subject/topic area that environmental studies encompasses?

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

What is required to understand the effects of air pollutants on materials?

<p>Meteorology, thermodynamics, and geography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies?

<p>It deals with the economic impacts of environmental issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is required to understand the sociological impacts of air pollution?

<p>Sociology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a subject/topic area related to environmental studies?

<p>Effects of air pollutants on infrastructure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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