Introduction to
Environmental
Science
Environmental Science
Overview of how science affects our
environment. We focus on interactions
between the solid Earth, its water, its
air and its living organisms, and on
dynamic, interdependent relationships
between these four components.
Environmental Science
Earth and environmental scientists
also consider how these relationships
produce environmental change at
different timescales. To do this, they
combine knowledge, models and
methods drawn from geology,
biology, physics and chemistry.
Environmental
Scientist
Environmental scientists conduct research to
identify, control, or eliminate sources of
pollutants or hazards affecting the environment or
public health.
Environmental
Science
Determining data collection
methods.
Their research typically involves:
Environmental
Scientist
Collecting and analyzing air,
water, and soil samples.
Their research typically involves:
Environmental
Science
Analyzing environmental data
Their research typically involves:
gathered by others.
Environmental
Scientist
Looking for correlations
to human activity.
Their research typically
involves:
Environmental
Science
Preparing reports and
presentations that
explain their findings.
Their research typically
involves:
Environmental Science
Some environmental specialists focus on
environmental issues while others focus on issues
relating to human health. Either way, they work on
critical issues, solving some of the most important
problems of our day.
Environmental Scientist
Develop plans to
prevent, control, or fix
environmental problems
like air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Advise government
officials that make
policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Help businesses follow regulations or improve
their practices.
Environmental Science
Conduct of environmental inspections of
businesses.
Environmental
Scientist
Assess the potential
effects of development
projects to prevent the
creation of new problems
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you very
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Lesson 1 Introduction to Environmental Science.pdf