Question

student name: _____
date: _____
cunningham 1e, chapter 2
form 1

1. environmental science is a

a. narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences
b. theoretical approach in interpreting the environment
c. way to see the world in scientific terms
d. systematic approach learning about the environment
e. special set of problem - solving skills.

Explanation:

Environmental science integrates physical (e.g., geology), life (e.g., biology), and social sciences (e.g., sociology) to study the environment. Option A matches this definition. B is too narrow (not just theoretical), C is about perspective, D is learning approach, E is problem - solving skills, not the core definition.

Answer:

A. narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences