EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one goal of environmental science?
A
To understand and solve environmental problems
B
to increase biodiversity
C
to remove invasive species from an area
D
to let nature take its course
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Environmental science is important because of its three goals: to understand natural phenomena, understand how humans interact with the environment, and to understand how humans impact their environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three main goals of environmental science are: to learn how the natural world works, to understand how humans interact with the environment, and to find ways to deal with environmental problems and live more sustainably. Employment of environmental scientists is projected to continue to grow in the coming decades.

Detailed explanation-3: -In many parts of the world, science has helped reduce emissions: new cars are 99 per cent cleaner than 50 years ago, for example. Renewable resources can provide more than 3, 000 times the current global energy demand. Emerging technology and innovations have given us cleaner and safer water.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Environmental science is important to all of us because we have no ‘Planet B’ to inhabit, ” she said. “We must understand the processes of the natural world in which we live and use its resources wisely in order to sustain life on Earth.” In 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created.

Detailed explanation-5: -The primary responsibility of an environmental scientist is to protect the environment from various risks and protect people from environmental hazards. An environmental scientist focuses specifically on the surrounding environment, such as air, land and water to protect these natural resources and human health.

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