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Lesson 1 - Discussion On Introduction To Envi Scie - FM2-2

Environmental Science is the study of the environment and the interactions between humans and their surroundings. It encompasses four major components: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, which include physical, biological, and cultural elements. The document also distinguishes between environmental scientists, who analyze data related to environmental conditions, and environmentalists, who advocate for environmental protection.

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Lesson 1 - Discussion On Introduction To Envi Scie - FM2-2

Environmental Science is the study of the environment and the interactions between humans and their surroundings. It encompasses four major components: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, which include physical, biological, and cultural elements. The document also distinguishes between environmental scientists, who analyze data related to environmental conditions, and environmentalists, who advocate for environmental protection.

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Introduction to

Environmental
Science
Lesson 1
Definition and Scope
of Environmental
Science
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Environmental Science
What is
Environmental Environment
Science?
Environmental Scientist
VS
Interdisciplinary Environmentalist
Environmental Science
It is the study of the
environment, the processes it
undergoes, and the problems
that arise generally from the
interactions of humans with
the environment.
ENVIRONMENT
the surrounding external
conditions influencing
development or growth of
people, animal, plants,
living, or working conditions
Four (4) major
components of the
Earth
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ATMOSPHERE

implies the protective blanket of


gases surrounding the earth
HYDROSPHERE

compose of all types of water


resources
LITHOSPHERE

solid portion of the earth composed


of rocks and soil
BIOSPHERE

indicates the realm of living


organisms and their interactions
with the other organisms living in
the atmosphere, hydrosphere and
lithosphere
Environment is constituted
by the interacting systems
of physical, biological, and
cultural elements/
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Environment Bank
Physical building
biological managers/customers
cultural customer service
SYSTEM
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS

these are spaces, landforms, water


beaches, climate, soils, rocks, and
minerals.
BIOLOGICAL ELEMENTS

these are plants, animals,


microorganisms and men constitute
the biosphere.
CULTURAL ELEMENTS

such as economic, social, and


political elements that are
essentially man-made features.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
VS
ENVIRONMENTALIST
Environmental
Environmentalist
Scientist
an individual who
a specialist who studies, promotes environmental
collects, and analyses awareness and
data pertaining to advocates for the
environmental conditions protection of the
or problems. environment.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Thanks
Every small action counts.
Let’s protect the environment
together!

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