Chapter 1 Flashcards
Describes the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) surroundings relevant to organisms.
Environment
A group of sciences that attempt to explain how life on Earth is sustained.
Environmental Science
The study of the place we live. It examines the relationships between the living and non - living at scales ranging from the individual organism to the biosphere.
Ecology
It refers to concern
about and action to protect the
environment.
Environmentalism
It refers to an individual’s beliefs and
values regarding their relationship with the environment. This concept encompasses how people perceive their role in the
natural world, the importance they place on environmental
issues, and their understanding of ecological systems.
Environmental Worldviews
Places humans at the center of
importance, viewing nature primarily
in terms of its utility to human
beings. Leads to the belief that human needs
and interests should take precedence
over those of other species.
Anthropocentrism
Extends intrinsic value to all living
beings, arguing that all forms of life
have a right to exist and that humans
are just one part of a larger
ecological community. It emphasizes the interconnectedness
of life and the importance of
preserving biodiversity
Biocentrism
Goes further by valuing ecosystems
as a whole, including both living and
non-living components. It advocates for the health of the
entire ecological system rather than
focusing solely on individual species
or human interests.
Ecocentrism
It is a set of components, or parts, that function together as a whole.
System
In its relation to the rest of
the environment, a system
can be ______________.
open or closed
It is a holistic way of understanding and analyzing complex entities by viewing them as interconnected and interdependent components rather than as isolated parts.
System Approach
A systematic process through which
researchers and scientists discover the truth about the natural world.
Scientific Method
To analyze and evaluate
information, reasoning and situations, according to appropriate standards, for the purpose of constructing sound and insightful new knowledge, understandings, hypotheses and beliefs.
Critical Thinking
Concern to become and remained
well-informed.
Inquisitiveness
Willingness to face one’s own biases
and reconsider views.
Truth-seeking
