Introduction

Question 1

Define Environment

Answer 1

All the living( biotic) and non living (abiotic) factors that affects an organism

Question 2

What is environmental studies ?

Answer 2

The study of the natural environment and how human interact with it, while focusing on understanding and solving environmental problems

Question 3

What are the 7 disciplines of environmental studies

Answer 3

Economics, Ecology, Physics, Forestry, Geography, engineering and political science

Question 4

what are the roles of an environmental scientist

Answer 4

1. monitor the quality of the environment
2. develop strategies to restore ecosystem
3. work with planners to construct buildings,
   transportation and corridor
4. investigate the impact of human activity on the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem

Question 5

Two main categories of natural resources

Answer 5

Renewable and non- renewable energy

Question 6

what’s another name for natural resources

Answer 6

natural capital

Question 7

define pollution, pollutant and persistence

Answer 7

pollution refers to the negative change in the environment that affects human and other living things.

Pollutants- harmful substances that causes pollution

persistence refers to the duration in which a pollutant remains before degrading

Question 8

what are the two main categories of pollutant

Answer 8

degradable and non- degradable

Question 9

Define environmental sustainability

Answer 9

The ability of the environment to function indefinitely. It involves maintaining the ecosystem. conserving the natural resources and reducing pollution all of which are policy to support the health of the environment

Question 10

Importance of environmental sustainability

Answer 10

It is important because we depend on natural resources for survival.

If we deplete the natural resources and pollution increase this will endanger the life of future generation

Question 11

Current Unsustainable Human

Behaviours Include:

Answer 11

1. the use of renewable energy faster than nature can regenerate. ( if we overexploit our resources we’ll run out and it’s imperative for human survival
2. Urbanization ( the increase in development of cities and infrastructure in urban areas which leads to deforestation and a depletion of natural habitat, it may also lead to overpopulation
3. increase pollution( once an area is overpopulated more machines are made for eg vehicles which leads to more air pollution form the exhaust.

4.Unchecked use of non-renewable resources is unsustainable because: resources become scarce when used beyond availability point
due to resources being limited

Question 12

What are some environmental issues that are stemmed from human activities? and which human activity causes them

Answer 12

Species Endangerment and
Extinction - Land Degradation(human activity)

Global Warming - Water Shortage and Pollution(human activity)
Acid Deposition- Ozone Depletion(stemmed from human activity

Natural Resource Depletion - caused by Improper Solid Waste Disposal

Question 13

Define environmental ethics

Answer 13

A discipline that studies
moral convictions about,
or commitment to, one
type of behaviour over
another as it relates to
the environment