Environmental Science Concepts and Careers

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, physics, statistics, and chemistry to study Earth's systems and human impact. Key issues include climate change, plastic pollution, energy use, and food insecurity. The field is growing rapidly, offering diverse career opportunities in labs, fieldwork, corporate sustainability, and regulatory agencies. The speaker expresses optimism for the future and a personal passion for the environment, emphasizing the importance of sharing a love for the outdoors.

What does it mean for Environmental Science to be interdisciplinary?

• It studies only the impact of humans on the earth.

• It is a branch of physics.

• It combines multiple scientific disciplines.

• It focuses only on biology.

Which of the following is NOT a key issue mentioned in Environmental Science?

• Climate change

• Plastics pollution

• Space exploration

• Food insecurity

What is a major concern related to food insecurity?

• Overpopulation

• Access to fresh food

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

What makes the narrator hopeful about the future of Environmental Science?

• The success of their friends in the field

• The decline in environmental issues

• The increase in government funding

• The reduction in plastic use

According to government statistics, how is the field of Environmental Science growing?

• At the same rate as other fields

• Slower than average

• Faster than average

• Not growing at all

Which of the following is a potential career path in Environmental Science?

• Medical doctor

• Architect

• Corporate sustainability

• Software developer

What is one of the sectors that require knowledge of the environment?

• Regulatory agencies

• Automobile manufacturing

• Entertainment industry

• Fashion industry

What is the narrator's main passion related to the environment?

• Writing environmental policies

• Sharing the love of the outdoors with others

• Conducting laboratory experiments

• Developing new technologies

What realization did the narrator have about the world?

• The world is beyond repair

• The world is too polluted to save

• They prefer staying indoors

• They value the world and love being outside

What is the narrator's ultimate goal in their career?

• To earn a high salary

• To travel the world

• To become a famous scientist

• To help the environment as much as possible