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Our Environment
Environmental Science = study of the impact of
humans on the environment
Goals of Env. Science
To understand and solve environmental
problems
1.
How we use natural resources (water)
2.
How our actions alter the environment
Env. Science
Most of environmental science foundation
comes from Ecology.
Study of how species interact with the
environment and each other
Env. Science
Chemistry – pollutants
Geology – erosion and groundwater flow
Botany/Zoology – species
Env. Science
Also includes looking at human population which
is related to social studies and economics.
Scientists as Citizens
Studying our environment is vital to maintaining
a healthy and productive society.
All info is important!