Question

1. environmental science is a

a. narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences
b. theoretical approach in interpreting the environment.
c. way to see the world in scientific terms.
d. systematic approach learning about the environment.
e. special set of problem - solving skills.

1. most environmental problems result from

a. excessive pollution.
b. complex, interrelated problems.
c. technological development problems
d. global warming.
e. urban degradation

1. in explaining your choice of an environmental science major in college to your roommate, you would probably emphasize the fact that environmental science is a (n)

a. applied interdisciplinary field concerning the environment with an emphasis on solving problems.
b. well - established field that has been in existence for a long time.
c. theoretical discipline that will help solve the problems created by human impact.
d. relatively new field that will identify remedies to environmental issues.
e. theoretical field with an emphasis on scientific understanding.

1. utilitarian conservationists, including gifford pinchot and theodore roosevelt, supported forest conservation in order to provide

a. wildlife habitats in forested areas.
b. untouched, unvisited wilderness areas.
c. homes, jobs, and recreation for people.
d. the scenic beauty found in natural areas.
e. resources, such as natural habitats, for future generations.

1. biocentric preservationists, led by john muir, advocate saving natural areas for their

partially obscured options

Explanation:

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Environmental science uses a systematic approach (like scientific methods) to study the environment. Option A is wrong (it's interdisciplinary, not narrowly defined). B is wrong (it's not just theoretical). C is too vague. E is wrong (it's not just problem - solving skills). So D is correct.

Most environmental problems (e.g., climate change, pollution) are complex and interrelated. A (excessive pollution) is a type of problem, not the root of most. C (technological dev. problems) is not the main cause. D (global warming) is a problem, not the cause of most. E (urban degradation) is a specific problem. So B is correct.

Environmental science is applied (solves real - world problems) and interdisciplinary (combines biology, chemistry, etc.). B is wrong (it's a relatively new field). C and E are wrong (it's applied, not just theoretical). D is partially correct but A better captures its applied and interdisciplinary nature.

Answer:

D. systematic approach learning about the environment.

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