1.1 Environmental science vocab

Pick the correct definition for "Environment"

• A type of weather pattern
• A specific species of plant
• All the living and nonliving things with which organisms interact

• The surrounding conditions and influences affecting living organisms.

What is the correct definition for "Environmental science"

• Environmental science is the study of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
• Environmental science is the analysis of economic systems and their impact on society.
• The study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us and how we affect out environment

• Environmental science is the study of human behavior and psychology.

What is the correct definition for "Environmentalism"

• Environmentalism is the advocacy for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable practices.
• Environmentalism is solely focused on climate change awareness.
• A social movement dedicated to protecting the natural world, including people, from undesirable changes brought about by human actions

• Environmentalism is the study of animal behavior.

What is the correct definition for "Natural resource"

• Natural resources are substances that cannot be used for economic gain.
• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.
• Natural resources are only man-made materials.
• A material or energy source provided by nature that people need to survive.

What is the correct definition for "Non-renewable natural resource"

• Resources that can be easily replaced after use.
• Natural resources that are abundant and sustainable.
• Resources that can be regenerated within a few years.
• A natural resource that forms much more slowly that it is used.

What is the correct definition for "Renewable natural resource"

• A renewable natural resource is a resource that cannot be replaced once used.
• mA resource that is naturally replenished over a short period.

• A renewable natural resource is a resource that is always in limited supply.
• A renewable natural resource is a resource that is artificially created and maintained.

What is the correct definition for "Sustainable"

• Having the rate of use be equal to the rate of replenishment for resources now and into the foreseeable.

• Sustainable is a term used for luxury products that are eco-friendly.
• Sustainable refers to a temporary solution for environmental issues.
• Sustainable means only using renewable energy sources.

What is the correct definition for "Sustainable"

• A practice that harms the environment for short-term gains.
• An approach that prioritizes economic growth over ecological balance.
• A method of farming that uses chemical fertilizers.
• Having the rate of use be equal to the rate of replenishment for resources now and into the foreseeable future.

What is the correct definition for "Fossil Fuel"

• Fossil fuel is a renewable energy source derived from solar power.
• Fossil fuel is a type of mineral found in the Earth's crust.
• Fossil fuel is a synthetic material created in laboratories.
• A non renewable energy resource such as oil, coal and natural gas.

What is the correct definition for "Ecological footprint"

• The ecological footprint measures the total number of species in an ecosystem.
• The ecological footprint is the total area of land owned by an individual or organization.
• The ecological footprint refers to the amount of carbon emissions produced by a country.
• The environmental effects of an individual or population based on the amount of land and water needed for raw materials and for disposing of, or recycling waste.