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environmental science


Meanings
  • Noun

    The scientific study of the physical and biological factors that influence the environment, and the way in which living organisms interact with those factors.

    - "Environmental science is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment."
    - "The field of environmental science encompasses various disciplines such as ecology, geology, and meteorology."

Variants
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Etymology
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The term 'environmental science' emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to growing concerns about the impact of human activities on the natural world. It combines the words 'environment' and 'science'.


Trivia
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  1. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970.

  2. The first Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.

  3. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 and aim to address various environmental challenges, such as climate change, sustainable consumption, and sustainable production.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between organisms and their environment.

  2. Conservation biology: The application of biological principles to the preservation of plant and animal species and their habitats.


Culture
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Environmental science has been a subject of interest in literature, art, and music, often highlighting the importance of preserving the natural world. For instance, Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' brought attention to the detrimental effects of pesticides on the environment and human health.

How to Memorize "environmental science"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize environmental science, imagine a scientist studying the natural world, observing plants and animals, and analyzing data to understand the complex interactions between organisms and their environment.

  2. associate

    - Associate environmental science with images of nature, scientific research, and the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Eco-Systems Are Beautiful': Environmental science is the study of eco-systems and their beauty.


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