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Careers in Environmental Science

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Environmental scientists are unconcerned with methods to preserve natural resources.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Environmental designers design structures to match the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A hydrologist is most likely to study pollution in _______.

a)

lakes

b)

oil

c)

atmosphere

d)

all of the above

5.

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

a)

the effect of oil spills on marine animals

b)

the anatomy of a platypus

c)

the chemical composition of a compound

d)

the velocity of a cheetah

6.

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

a)

Hydrologist

b)

Toxicologist

c)

Environmental physician

d)

Ecologist

7.

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

a)

Hydrologist

b)

Toxicologist

c)

Environmental Veterinarian

d)

Ecologist

8.

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

a)

Hydrologist

b)

Toxicologist

c)

Oceanographer

d)

Ecologist

9.

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

a)

Ecology

b)

Environmental activism

c)

Environmental journalist

d)

Environmental law

10.

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

a)

Hydrologist, toxicologist, environmental lawyer

b)

Environmental physician, environmental veterinarian

c)

Environmental activist, oceanographer, ecologist

d)

Oceanographer, Environmental journalist