Lesson 1: Introduction

A holistic view of the world as its functions at any point of time. and mode of behavior of abiotic and biotic forms.

The interdisciplinary science that uses concepts and information natural sciences and social sciences to help understand how the earth works, how we are affecting the environment, and how to deal with the environmental problems we face

The branch of biology that studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment.

A systematic way to investigate the natural world. A body of knowledge; a collection of facts about the natural world and a search for relationships among these facts.

Non-living parts of the ecosystem

Which of the following is a biotic factor of a forest ecosystem?

• Nutrients

• Water

• Soil

• Oak Tree

A step of the stage in addressing an environmental problem wherein you monitor the effects of course of action.

• Risk analysis

• Long term evaluation

• Public awareness

• Scientific assessment

Living parts of the ecosystem

Who use information from physical and social sciences to understand how the earth works, how humans interact with earth, and develop solutions to environmental problems.

• Ecologists

• Environmental Scientists

• Preservationists

• Conservation Biologists

What is the first step in scientific method?

• Ask questions

• Scientific assessment

• Public awareness

• Biotic factors