Introduction to Environmental Science

  1. The environment and society share a dynamic and interdependent relationship.
  2. Society depends on the environment for resources such as water, air, food, and energy.
  3. The environment influences human behavior, cultural development, and economic activities.
  4. Human activities, in turn, significantly impact the natural environment.
  5. The concept of sustainable development emphasizes a balance between societal needs and environmental conservation.
  6. Environm
  1. The environment consists of two primary components: biotic and abiotic.
  2. Biotic components refer to all living organisms in the environment.
  3. Abiotic components include non-living physical and chemical factors.
  4. The interaction between biotic and abiotic components forms ecosystems.
  5. Biotic factors are categorized into producers, consumers, and decomposers.
  6. Producers (autotrophs) synthesize their own food using sunli
  1. Environmental Science is inherently interdisciplinary, combining multiple fields of study.
  2. It draws from natural sciences like biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.
  3. Includes aspects of social sciences such as sociology, economics, and political science.
  4. Focuses on the interaction between humans and the environment.
  5. Bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applicati
  1. Environmental Science is the study of interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
  2. It integrates knowledge from various disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and social sciences.
  3. The focus is on understanding the natural processes and their interrelations.
  4. It aims to address issues like pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
  5. The sc