Understanding the Difference: Environmental Studies vs. Environmental Science
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What is the main difference between environmental studies and environmental science?

  • Environmental science requires more math and pure science courses than environmental studies
  • Environmental studies is more theoretical than environmental science
  • Environmental studies is more interdisciplinary than environmental science (correct)
  • Environmental science focuses more on social aspects than environmental studies

What does environmental engineering focus on?

  • Studying animal behavior in natural habitats
  • Exploring renewable energy sources
  • Developing new agricultural techniques
  • Protecting human health and environmental health (correct)

What is a key aspect of environmental science degrees?

  • Emphasis on sociological perspectives
  • Focus on policy analysis
  • More math and pure science courses are usually required (correct)
  • In-depth study of environmental literature

Which field is described as an emerging major in the environmental science field?

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

What is the primary focus of environmental studies?

<p>Interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for work when the force and displacement are constant and aligned?

<p>$W = F \cdot s \cdot \cos(\theta)$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a force do negative work?

<p>When it has a component opposite to the direction of displacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to work if the angle between force and displacement vectors increases?

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

What type of quantity is work?

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

What is the SI unit of work?

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

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