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Scope and the Application of Environmental Science

ICSE · Class 11 · Environmental Science

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1. Meaning and Need for Environmental Science

  • Environmental science studies the environment and the factors that influence it.
  • It combines biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and social sciences.
  • The subject helps in understanding environmental problems caused by human activities.
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2. Human Impact on the Environment

  • Human civilisation has improved life through technology, medicine, and industry, but it has also caused environmental damage.
  • Deforestation leads to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and higher atmospheric carbon levels.
  • Pollution occurs in air, water, and soil and is often linked to industries and poor waste management.
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3. Scope: Key Areas of Study in Environmental Science

  • Ecology is the study of ecosystems and interactions between living organisms and their environment.
  • An ecosystem is a functional unit of ecology where living organisms interact with each other and with the non-living environment.
  • Environmental chemistry studies chemical processes in the environment and how pollutants affect air, water, and soil quality.
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4. Emerging Areas in Environmental Science

  • Climate change science explores the causes, effects, and possible solutions to global warming.
  • Climate change is a long-term change in Earth's climate, particularly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
  • Sustainability science focuses on meeting human needs without depleting natural resources for future generations.

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Environmental science is the interdisciplinary studyEcology is the study of ecosystemsEnvironmental chemistry studies chemical processesEnvironmental physics applies the principlesEnvironmental management focuses on strategies

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