Environmental Science Semester 1 [Distinction Level] Questions and Answers 2023

Environment - -the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. -Environmental Science - -Environmental science is the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment, including their effects on all types of organisms but more often refers to human impact on the environment. -Reproducibility - -Reproducibility is the ability of an entire experiment or study to be duplicated, either by the same researcher or by someone else working independently. -Natural Experiment - -an empirical study in which individuals exposed to the experimental and control conditions are determined by nature or by other factors outside the control of the investigators. -Logical Thinking - -Logical thinking is a process of clearly moving from one related thought to another. In this lesson you will learn the definition of logical thinking, the process of logical thinking, and then test your knowledge with a quiz. -Interdisciplinary Nature - -An interdisciplinary approach links knowledge from a number of different disciplines or fields of study to solve a complex, multi-faceted problem. -Reflective Thinking - -Reflective thinking is a series of logical rational steps based on the scientific method of defining, analyzing, and solving a problem. -Utilitarian Conservation - -philosophy that resources should be used for the greater good for the greatest number for the longest time. -Anthropomorphic - -: described or thought of as being like human beings in appearance, behavior, etc. : considering animals, objects, etc., as having human qualities -Biocentric Preservation - -biocentric preservation: a philosophy that emphasizes the fundamental right of living organisms to exist and to pursue their own goods. -Modern Environmentalism - -1 : a theory that views environment rather than heredity as the important factor in the development and especially the cultural and intellectual development of an individual or group -Tragedy of Commons - -DEFINITION of 'Tragedy Of The Commons' An economic problem in which every individual tries to reap the greatest benefit from a given resource. As the demand for the resource overwh