envio io Flashcards
exam one
what occurred on Rapa Nui (easter island)?
1722 dutch sailors named islend Easter Island and found large statues MOAI
people who inhabited island cut trees for living and used all resources till there where no more and civilization died out
improper use of resources
what is environmental science? How is it different from other sciences?
the study of how the world works, all aspects of the environment
deals with underlying issues and problems that rise from our use of the natural world
stewardship
managing natural resources and human well-being for the common good
sustainability and its three themes
in balance with the natural world
socially desirable
economically feasible
ecologically viable
what is junk science
science that’s not backed up by facts
tattoos give you ink poisoning
what are key parts of the scientific method, in order?
1.observations
2. questions
3. hypothesis
4. experiments
5. answers