Chapter-1-Introduction-to-Environmental-Engineering-BES19c

Environmental Science

The study of interactions between natural systems and human activity.

Natural Science

A branch of science that studies nature, including biology, physics, and chemistry.

Social Science

The branch of science that studies human societies and behaviors.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to collecting data, testing hypotheses, and developing theories.

Quantitative Environmental Science

Describes relationships using numerical data and measurements.

Qualitative Environmental Science

Describes relationships without precise numerical measurements.

Environmental Engineering

A profession that applies mathematics and science to solve problems of environmental sanitation.

Water Supply

The provision of safe and adequate drinking water.

Pollution Control

Techniques and methods used to prevent or eliminate the release of harmful substances into the environment.

Sustainability

Designing solutions that meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.

Hydrology

The study of water, including its movement, distribution, and quality.

Wastewater Treatment

The process of making water safe for reuse and environmental sustainability.

Solid Waste Management

The process of collecting, treating, and disposing of solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

Air Resource Management System (ARMS)

A system designed to monitor and manage air quality data to minimize pollution.

Life Cycle Assessment

A technique to assess the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life.

Environmental Ethics

The moral relationship between humans and the environment, and the ethical implications of human actions.