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Environmental Science Reviewer

The document provides an overview of Environmental Science, covering its definition, key components, and importance in addressing environmental issues. It discusses ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, environmental problems like climate change and pollution, conservation strategies, and relevant laws and policies. Additionally, it highlights human impacts and potential solutions through education and sustainable practices.

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Environmental Science Reviewer

The document provides an overview of Environmental Science, covering its definition, key components, and importance in addressing environmental issues. It discusses ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, environmental problems like climate change and pollution, conservation strategies, and relevant laws and policies. Additionally, it highlights human impacts and potential solutions through education and sustainable practices.

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Environmental Science Reviewer

1. Introduction to Environmental Science

 Definition: The study of how natural and human-made environments


interact.

 Key Components: Ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, and social


sciences.

 Importance: Understanding environmental problems and finding


sustainable solutions.

2. Ecosystems and Biodiversity

 Ecosystem Components:

o Biotic factors (living): Plants, animals, microorganisms.

o Abiotic factors (non-living): Water, air, soil, sunlight.

 Biodiversity:

o Definition: Variety of life within an area.

o Importance: Maintains ecosystem stability and resilience.

3. Natural Resources

 Types:

o Renewable: Solar, wind, water, forests.

o Non-renewable: Fossil fuels, minerals.

 Sustainability:

o Responsible use to meet present and future needs.

4. Environmental Problems

 Climate Change:

o Causes: Greenhouse gases, deforestation, industrial activities.

o Effects: Global warming, rising sea levels, extreme weather.


 Pollution:

o Types: Air, water, soil, noise.

o Solutions: Reduce, reuse, recycle.

 Deforestation:

o Causes: Agriculture, urbanization, logging.

o Impacts: Loss of habitat, decreased oxygen levels.

5. Conservation and Sustainability

 Conservation Strategies:

o Protecting wildlife habitats.

o Establishing protected areas (e.g., national parks).

 Sustainable Practices:

o Eco-friendly farming and manufacturing.

o Renewable energy adoption.

6. Environmental Laws and Policies

 Key International Agreements:

o Paris Agreement: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

o Convention on Biological Diversity: Protect species and


ecosystems.

 Local Laws:

o Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act.

7. Human Impact and Solutions

 Human Activities: Urbanization, industrialization, agriculture.

 Solutions:

o Education and awareness.


o Community involvement in clean-up drives.

o Using sustainable technologies.

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