Question

which of the following is an example of a question a social scientist might address within the field of environmental science? a what is the chemical nature of a particular pollutant? b how is the nesting behavior of bees impacted by the human population? c how did the migration of humans from rural to urban areas impact a local environment? d how do pollutants travel through the air from one area to another?

Explanation:

• Option A: Focuses on chemical nature of pollutant, which is Chemistry (Natural Science), not social science - environmental science intersection.
• Option B: Asks about bee nesting behavior impacted by humans, more related to Biology (Natural Science) or Ecology, not social science's focus on human - environment interaction in terms of human migration/behavioral impacts on environment.
• Option C: Addresses human migration (a social phenomenon) and its impact on local environment, which is a question a social scientist would ask within environmental science as it deals with human - environment interaction from a social perspective.
• Option D: Focuses on pollutant movement in air, which is related to Physics or Atmospheric Science (Natural Science), not social science.

Answer:

C. How did the migration of humans from rural to urban areas impact a local environment?