Chapter 1 Flashcards
T/F- The reason why we study environmental biology is because we depend on biodiversity and functioning ecosystems for survival
True
T/F- Deforestation is leading or more infectious diseases in humans
True
T/F- As humans, we put pressure on the planet in a variety of ways
True
Energy that comes from an infinitely available or easily replenished source is known as
Renewable energy
Core Message of the class:
Humans are part of the natural world; we are dependent on a healthy, functioning planet
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What are the 5 reasons societies collapse?
1) Human impacts on the environment
2) Climate change
3) Relations with neighboring friendly societies ( negative if they stop collaborating)
4) Relations with hostile societies
5) Political, economic, social and cultural factors that make it difficult to run their country or solve issues
What is the purpose and scope of environmental science?
Environmental science draws on science and conscience disciplines to understand the natural world and our relationship in it
The biological and
physical surroundings in
which any given living organism exists is known as
Environment
An interdisciplinary field of
research that draws on the
natural and social sciences
and the humanities in order
to understand the natural
world and our relationship
with it is known as
Environmental Science
Which type of science ask questions about how religion and tradition influence choice and how people can express their love, fears, and hopes for their homeland?
Humanities
Which type of science ask questions about how indigenous people have lived in the area. What environmental policies would best fit this culture and place and if the residents will accept changes to their lifestyle that might benefit the environment
Social Sciences
What do empirical investigations provide information on?
provides information about the natural world
What does applied science focus on?
the practical application of scientific knowledge
What term researches whose findings are used to help
solve practical problems
* EX: making a better solar cell
Applied Science
What term uses a scientific approach that investigates the natural world through systematic observation and
experimentation
* EX: investigating the properties of light
Empirical Science
Why did vikings disappear from Greenland?
Ice Cores - (significant temperature drops)
Also known as the Little Ice Age
Mud Cores - ( Prior to Little Ice Age, soil erosion was a significant problem)
A basic understanding of how ecosystems function and of the impact of our choices on the environment is known as
Environmental Literacy
Why are environmental problems difficult to solve?
- multiple causes and consequences
-different stakeholders prefer different solutions
What is the wicked problem
Climate change
The imperfect and sometimes problematic responses that we must at times choose between when addressing complex problems are known as
Trade-offs
T/F- When determining trade-offs, each potential solution may create new problems that must be solved
True
What is required for a triple bottom line solution
- good for the environment
- good for society
- affordable
development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same is known as
Sustainable Development
