Earth: The Environment Of Man Flashcards
Consists of the upper surface of the earth’s crust which contains soil and deposits of matter, energy and the earth’s upper mantle
Lithosphere
Collective mass of water found on, under, or over the earth’s surface
Hydrosphere
Thin and gaseous veil extending above earth’s surface as liquid water, ice, and water vapor
Atmosphere
The Atmosphere is a combination of
Nitrogen Oxygen Argon Carbon Dioxide Other trace gases
Contains all the water minerals, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that living things need
Biosphere
Everything in the Biosphere is
Independent
It helps purify water that keeps animals and plants alive
Air
Food of some animals and they renew the soil and air
Plants
Temperature of the Earth
Mild and relatively constant
Plentiful supplies of clean air, fresh water and fertile soil are regenerated endlessly and spontaneously by
Biochemical cycles and biological means
Rich diversity of life is
Self-sustaining ecosystems
Natural system that is not self-contained
Open System
System that is shut off from the surrounding environment so that it is self-contained
Closed Sytem
The earth is an open system in terms of
Energy
The earth is a closed system in terms of
Physical Matter and Resources
The study of the environment, the process it undergoes and the problems that arise generally from the interaction of humans with the environment
Environmental Science
It includes the study of the impact of humans in the environment
Environmental Science
Humans have inhabited two worlds which are
- Natural World
2. World of Social Institutions and Artifacts
World of plants, animals, soils, air and water that preceded us by billions of years ago and of we are a part
Natural World
World that we create for ourselves using science, technology and political organization
World of Social Institutions and Artifacts
Environmental Science is highly
Interdisciplinary
Natural Sciences Consists of
Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics Medicine
Social Sciences Consists of
Economics Political Science Sociology History Philosophy Ethics
Other Sciences Consists of
Mathematics Statistics Technology Business and Management Law Religion Morality
Total Science
Inclusive
Comprehensive
Holistic
The study of living organisms
Biology
The study of animals
Zoology
The study of plants
Botany
The study of microorganisms
Microbiology
The study of how organisms interact with their environment and each other
Ecology
The study of Earth’s nonliving systems and the planet as a whole
Earth Science
The study of earth’s surface, interior processes and hostory
Geology
The study of fossils and ancient life
Paleontology
The study of earth’s atmosphere and climate
Climatology
The study of earth’s water resources
Hydrology
The study of matter and energy
Physics
The science by which matter and energy are made useful to human in structures, machines, and products
Engineering
The study of chemicals and their interactions
Chemistry
The study of chemistry of living things
Biochemistry
A branch of Geology
The study of the chemistry of materials such as rocks, soil and water
Geochemistry
The study of human populations
Social Sciences
The study of the relationship between human population and earth’s features
Geography
The study of the interactions of the biological, cultural, geographical and historical aspects of humankind
Anthropology
The study of human population dynamics and statistics
Sociology
Important to the foundation of environmental science
Ecology
The term environment is from
French word “environner” to encircle of surround
The circumstances and conditions that surround an organism or group of organisms
The social and cultural conditions that affect an individual or community
Environment
All the things around us that we interact
Living Things
Non-Living Things
Our Built Environment
Social Relationships and Institutions
Goals of Environmental Science
To develop a sustainable world
To study environmental problems, issues and priorities
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Sustainable Development
Progress in human well-being that can be extended or prolonged over many generations rather than just few years
Sustainable Development
Known process that has negative effects on the sustainability of the environmental quality necessary for the well-being of the organisms living in it
Environmental Problems
Environmental Problem is also defined as problem with the planet’s systems that has developed as a result of
Human Interference or Mistreatment of the planet
It seeks new, valid, contextual knowledge
Mission-Oriented
Main Goal of Environmental Science
To understand and solve environmental problems
To accomplish this goal
The pursuit of knowledge about the natural world
Use of scientific methods
Environmental Science
Social movement dedicated to protecting the natural world
“Green Politics”
Working to influence, attitudes and policies that affect our environment
Environmentalism
Specialist who collects and analyzes data pertaining to environmental conditions or problems
Environmental Scientist
Individual who promotes environmental awareness and advocates for the protection of the environment
Environmentalist
Prepares its citizens to carry out their responsibilities through its system of education
Environmental Education
