Careers in Environmental Science

Environmental scientists are unconcerned with methods to preserve natural resources.

• True

• False

Environmental engineers minimize the impact of land development on the environment.

• True

• False

Environmental designers design structures to match the environment.

• True

• False

A hydrologist is most likely to study pollution in _______.

• lakes

• oil

• atmosphere

• all of the above

Which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist?

• the effect of oil spills on marine animals

• the anatomy of a platypus

• the chemical composition of a compound

• the velocity of a cheetah

Which type of environmental scientist is most likely to study the effects of air pollution on asthma?

• Hydrologist

• Toxicologist

• Environmental physician

• Ecologist

Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the interactions of gorillas?

• Hydrologist

• Toxicologist

• Environmental Veterinarian

• Ecologist

Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study methods of water conservation and decontamination?

• Hydrologist

• Toxicologist

• Oceanographer

• Ecologist

An individual who promotes environmental issues most likely works in which field?

• Ecology

• Environmental activism

• Environmental journalist

• Environmental law

Which of the following groups of environmental science careers are most similar?

• Hydrologist, toxicologist, environmental lawyer

• Environmental physician, environmental veterinarian

• Environmental activist, oceanographer, ecologist

• Oceanographer, Environmental journalist