ESSH 1101 Homework Unit 01 Environmental Science 16th Ed(1) (1) TS. Columbus State Community College ESSH 1101
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ESSH 1101 - Introduction to Environmental Science, Safety & Health
Name Tavionna Spencer Due Date
Homework 1 – Introduction to Environmental Science, Safety & Health
Environmental Science, 16th Ed. by Tyler and Spoolman - Chapter 1, Sec. 17.3 & 17
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ESSH 1101 Homework Unit 01 Environmental Science 16th Ed(1) (1) TS. Columbus State Community College ESSH 1101
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ESSH 1101 - Introduction to Environmental Science, Safety & Health
Name Tavionna Spencer Due Date
Homework 1 – Introduction to Environmental Science, Safety & Health
Environmental Science, 16th Ed. by Tyler and Spoolman - Chapter 1, Sec. 17.3 & 17.4
1. Distinguish between the following three terms: environmental science, ecology and
environmentalism. Well environmental science is scientists studying human interaction wih
the environment. The difference between environmental science and ecology, eclogy focuses
more on the study of relationships regarding humans. Environmentalism is a somewhat
support to environmental scientists when it comes to decision making regarding th
environment.
2. In your own words, define the phrase environmental sustainability. What are the three
scientific principles of sustainability? In my own words environmental sustainability is a
much more mature way to study and interact with the planet, try to keep the planet and
environment original. The three scientific principles of sustainability are solar energy,
nutrient cycling, and biodiversity.
3. Define natural capital. Give two examples of how humans are degrading natural capital.
Natural capital is a type of product that is capital that used already made up, original
resources from organizations. Not helping no make things better and no communication.
4. Identify whether the following examples are inexhaustible, renewable or nonrenewable
natural resources: (choose one of the three)
Natural gas: nonrenewable
Wind: renewable
Water in a stream: natural resource
5. What is full-cost pricing with regards to the environment, and why is it important?
Full cost pricing is like a routine or practice of how to maintain the environment finically by a
firm.This is important because things like water, storms ,rains need more resources.
6. What pressures does the large human population put on natural resources and on
maintaining a healthy environment? Risks of epidemic resources war, there wouldn’t no
longer be an healthy environment.
7. What is the current size of the human population? About how
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