Question

opic: ch. 2 understanding our environment
essential question: what is the scope of environmental science? how do the principles of science apply to environmental science?
3 questions per page: what is environmental science?
: the systematic, scientific study of our environment as well as our role in it.
environmental science uses scientific approaches to understand the complex systems in which we live.
how does biodiversity affect the ways an ecosystem function? how does land use affect a river system?
environmental science integrates many fields
: study of living things
: study of matter and its properties
: study of earth and natural resources
: study of physical features of earth

Explanation:

Environmental science is the systematic study of the environment and our role in it. It uses scientific methods to understand complex systems. It integrates multiple fields. Biology studies living things, chemistry studies matter and its properties, geology studies the earth and natural resources, and geography studies the physical features of the earth.

Answer:

• Environmental science: the systematic, scientific study of our environment as well as our role in it.
• Biology: study of living things
• Chemistry: Study of matter and its properties
• Geology: study of earth and natural resources
• Geography: Study of physical features of earth