Environmental science is multidisciplinary because it incorporates knowledge from various fields like chemistry, physics, biology, agriculture, and social sciences. It uses understanding from these disciplines to study issues like pollution control, natural resource management, and the effects of climate change. Environmental studies also considers how human relationships and policies relate to the environment. The presentation provides examples of topics within environmental studies such as types of pollution, biodiversity degradation, deforestation, and waste disposal. It notes that environmental studies aims to create environmental awareness, provide knowledge on related problems, develop concern for the environment, and motivate participation in protection and improvement efforts.