1. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTRODUCTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the term 'environment'.

   Hint

   Think about what encompasses both living and non-living things.

2. 2.

   What does the hydrosphere include?

   Hint

   Water is key here!

3. 3.

   What are the four components of the environment?

   • Lithosphere
   • Atmosphere
   • Hydrosphere
   • Biosphere
   • Lithosphere
   • Ecosystem
   • Biosphere
   • Solar system

   Hint

   Recall the acronym we discussed in class.

4. 4.

   Environmental issues are only of local concern.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about global warming and pollution.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the interconnectedness of the atmosphere and hydrosphere in climate change. What strategies could be applied for mitigation?

   Hint

   Think about how one change impacts another in the ecosystem.

6. 6.

   Discuss how urbanization impacts the lithosphere and propose solutions to minimize these effects.

   Hint

   Consider the balance between development and ecology.