Introduction To Environmental - What is Environmental Science? - Definition and Scope of the Field
If natural resources are the merchandise from the environment then what would Ecosystem services be?
Ecosystem services would be the 'facilities' that we rely on to help produce the merchandise
How can the field of environmental science be a valuable resource?
It helps us learn more about the world we live in and also helps us learn how to reserve natural resources
Natural resources
a variety of substances and energy sources that we take from the environment and use. can be divided into renewable and nonrenewable resources
interdisciplinary
combining or involving two or more academic disciplines or fields of study:
Ecosystem services
environment's natural processes that provide us with the resources we need to support life.
(academic) discipline
fields of study
What do Common ecosystem services include?
water and air purification, nutrient cycling, climate regulation, pollinating of plants, and the recycling of waste.
what's one solution you can find studying environmental science?
you can develop a solution to the depleting natural resources
What are three of the main disciplines that environmental science incorporates information and ideas from? (3 Sciences)
Natural Sciences. -Biology, Chemistry, Geology. Social Sciences. - Geography, Economics, Political Science. Humanities. - Philosophy, Ethics
Environmentalism isn't really based on...
Science
Environmental Science
The field of science that studies the interactions of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment and also the relationships and effects of these components with the organisms in the environment
are ecosystem services limited ?
Yes, if not regulated
what does environmental science and environmentalism have in common?
They both have to do with the environment
Environmentalism
is a social movement which is based on political and ethical views of the environment. Most environmentalists are people who are dedicated to protecting the environment and the resources it provides to ensure life for all species
Why is environmental science referred to as an interdisciplinary field?
it incorporates information and ideas from multiple disciplines. Within the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities
What 3 main goals can the field of environmental science be divided into?
learn how the natural world works, understand how we as humans interact with the environment, determine how we affect the environment by finding ways to deal with these effects on the environment.
nonrenewable natural resources
substances that are in finite supply and will run out. (minerals and crude oils)
Renewable natural resources
substances that can be replenished over a period of time, such as sunlight, wind, soil, and timber.
How does combining aspects of the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities help?
the field of environmental science can cover more concepts and also examine problems and topics from many different points of view.
