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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of environmental studies?

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

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

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

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

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

    What type of quantity is work?

    <p>Scalar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit of work?

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

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