Introduction to Environmental Science
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Practice flashcards in Question and Answer style based on the Introduction to Environmental Science lecture.
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What is Environmental Science?
It is the interdisciplinary study of the interactions between humans and the natural Environment.
Which interconnected topics are studied in Environmental Science?
It studies Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Social Science.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
How is biodiversity defined?
Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms on Earth.
What are natural resources?
Natural resources are materials obtained from nature that humans use.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability is meeting today's needs without preventing future generations from meeting theirs.
What two categories of human impacts on the environment are noted in the lecture?
Negative impacts and positive impacts.
What is the deadline for the environmental observation area activity?
August 13, 2026 (8:30 am)