"what is science?" notes Flashcards
The study of how the natural world works, how the environment affects humans, and how humans effect the environment
Environmental Science
The study of how organisms interact with one another and with their environments
Ecology
all the living and nonliving things with an organism interacts
Environment
matter or energy that is harmful to the environment
Pollution
matter or energy that is harmful to the environment
Environmentalism
the field of economics that links environmental and economic cost
Environmental Economics
able to decompose or break down naturally
Biodegradeable
a carbon-containing fuel formed over millions of years from the remains of living things
fossil fuels
an energy resource that is readily available or that can be replaced in a relatively short time; includes wind, moving water, sunlight, and wood
renewable energy
a resource that is replenished, or renewed over short periods of time
renewable resources
describes a human-centered view of our relationship with the environment. Highest value on humans and human welfare-soley focused on how humans are impacted in a disaster
Anthropocentrism
Gives value to ALL living things. Some give equal value to all human and non-human alike. Some place lesser complex organisms with less value, but ALL living things are considered
Biocentrism
judges actions in terms of benefit or harm to the integrity of the WHOLE ecological system-both biotic and abiotic Factors-. Value the well-being of species, communities, or ecosystems over the welfare of an individual
Ecocentrism
intro of machinery powered by fossil fuels, marked by the shift from a rural, agricultural-based society to an urban, industry-based society
Industrial Revolution
