Midterm Q&A - 1. Environmental Science is a...

1. Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary science that includes:
Environmental Science has its roots in:
Prehistory
Environmental ethics refers to
When making a decision about species survival and current jobs that are in the same territory, what is
ultimately at stake?
Give an example of a situation where you live that involves environmental ethics. What is the remedy??
Scientists point to several causes behind the problem, including global warming, habitat loss, parasites
and a class of bee-killing insecticides known as neonicotinoids (or neonics). In order to restore bee
populations to health, however, we need the EPA to step up. We’re letting big agrichemical companies
use more of the chemicals that are known to kill bees just as we’re in the midst of an unsustainable die-
off in bee populations. That has to change. Now.
a way of classifying lands, ecosystems and economic sectors
Which is the best overall for planning resources?

In this course, you are learning that urban development causes
Which approach is best overall, considering carrying capacity? Write a brief sentence on who each were and what they contributed: Answer:
1.Ralph Waldo Emerson: he was an early critic of rampant economic development, and he sought to
correct what he considered to be the social and spiritual errors of his time, according to our text book.