Introduction to Environmental Science

Jane is interested in studying how physical aspects of the environment interact with the environment’s chemical processes.

Which discipline will help Jane pursue her interest?

• social sciences

• human health sciences

• mathematics

• natural sciences

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A group of environmental scientists wants to study the impact of population growth on the environment. Which discipline will contribute to the study?

• social sciences

• physics

• chemistry

• mathematics

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What does the scientific method help test in environmental science?

The scientific method is a way to test a ___________and gain a better understanding of the world.

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Environmental science is the study of the interaction of humans with the environment. Which of these would NOT be included as part of the environment?

• What is the soil made of

• Animals and plants is the region and surrounding area

• The average temperature, wind, precipitation, and other climate factors.

• All of these would be considered a part of the environment

Trees are considered ________________ resources because they will eventually regrow, given enough time.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• inexhaustible

• recyclable

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field of study. This means that…

• It is limited to only one branch of science; ecology.

• Each environmental issue is specific to only one type of science.

• Multiple branches of science only (biology, chemistry, etc) are covered.

• Many science and non-science fields of study, such as economics and politics, are included.

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What is made up of all the living and nonliving things which an organism interacts with?

• Atmosphere

• Water Supply

• Environment

• Soil

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A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called

• renewable

• ecological

• non-renewable

• sustainable

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water

• Coal

As the human population grows, resources

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

• increase, then decrease

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