Question

which study would fall under the atmospheric component of environmental science?
a. the effect of changing temperature on butterflies
b. the effect of the water from factories on drinking water
c. the effect of the type of soil on the growth of plants
d. the effect of surface runoff on the trees in the forest
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Temperature is related to the atmosphere. So, the effect of changing temperature on butterflies (option a) falls under the atmospheric component of environmental science.
• Option b is about water (related to hydrosphere, not atmosphere).
• Option c is about soil (related to lithosphere, not atmosphere).
• Option d is about surface runoff (related to hydrosphere, not atmosphere).

Answer:

A. The effect of changing temperature on butterflies