Lesson 1

Question 1

It is a multi-disciplinary science.

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SCIENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

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It comprises of various branches of studies like chemistry, physics, medical science, life science, agriculture, public health, sanitary engineering etc.

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SCIENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

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It is the science of physical phenomena in the environment

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SCIENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

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It studies of the sources, reactions, transport, effect, and fate of physical and biological species in the air, water, and soil and the effect of from human activity upon these.

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SCIENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

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It is the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animals or plants, living or working conditions etc.

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ENVIRONMENT

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Also know as living organisms such as humans, animals, and plants.

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BIOTIC

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Also known as non-living organisms such as earth, wind, water, and sun.

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ABIOTIC

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The environment comprises various types of forces; what are these forces? (CEMPIPES)

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• CULTURAL
• ECONOMIC
• MORAL
• PHYSICAL
• INTELLECTUAL
• POLITICAL
• EMOTIONAL
• SOCIAL

Question 9

It is the sum total of all the external forces, influences and conditions, which affect the life, nature, behavior and the growth, development and maturation of living organisms.

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ENVIRONMENT

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It is used to describe, in the aggregate, all the external forces, influences and conditions, which affect the life, nature, behavior and the growth, development and maturity of living organisms.

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ENVIRONMENT

Question 11

What are the 2 Greek words where the word Atmosphere came from?

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• atmos - vapor or air
• sphere - ball or globe

Question 12

This sustains life on the Earth and saves it from the hostile environment of outer space.

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Atmosphere

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It absorbs most of the cosmic rays from outer space and a major portion of the electromagnetic radiation from the sun.

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Atmosphere

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It transmits only here ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared radiation (300 to 2500 nanometers) and radio waves. (0.14 to 40 meters) while filtering out tissue-damaging ultraviolet waves below about 300 nanometers (nm).

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Atmosphere

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It comprises of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and smaller amounts of argon, carbon dioxide helium, and neon.

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Atmosphere

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How many percent of nitrogen does the atmosphere comprise?

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78%

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How many percent of oxygen does the atmosphere comprise?

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21%

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5 Layers of the Atmosphere (TSM ThE)

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• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Exosphere

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Reaches 12 km from the Earth’s surface

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Troposphere

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The thinnest layer of the atmosphere

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Troposphere

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Comprises roughly 80% of the weight of the atmosphere

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Troposphere

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This reaches 50 km from the Earth’s surface

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Stratosphere

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It is the part of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is located.

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Stratosphere

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A protective layer of O3 compounds that prevents ultraviolet radiation from directly entering the Earth’s surface

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Ozone Layer

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This extends between 50 km and 70 km from the Earth's surface

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Mesosphere

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Coldest layer of the atmosphere

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Mesosphere

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Contains only 0.001% of the gases in the atmosphere

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Thermosphere

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Hottest layer of the atmosphere

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Thermosphere

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Contains the ionosphere, where aurora phenomena occur

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Thermosphere

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Outermost layer of the atmosphere

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Exosphere

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Extends as far as 6000 miles out into space

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Exosphere

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Hydrosphere came from the 2 Greek words; hydro and sphere. What does hydro mean?

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WATER

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This comprises all types of water resources oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs, polar icecaps, glaciers, and groundwater.

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Hydrosphere

Question 34

In nature, 97% of the earth's water supply is in the ______.

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OCEANS

Question 35

About 2% of the water resources is locked in the polar __________ and ________.

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Icecaps and Glaciers

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Only about 1% is available as fresh surface _____________, _____________, and _____________ fit to be used for human consumption and other uses.

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Water-rivers, lakes streams, groundwater

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About how many % of the Earth's surface is water-covered?

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71%

Question 38

The vast majority of water on the Earth's surface is ___________________ in the oceans.

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Saline Water

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Litosphere came from the 2 Greek words; lithos and sphere. What does 'lithos' mean?

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ROCK

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It is the outer part of the solid earth.

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Lithosphere

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It is both oceanic and continental

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Crust

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This is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) in thickness

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outermost layer of the mantle

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It consists of minerals occurring in the earth's crusts and the soil e.g. minerals, organic matter, air, and water.

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere came from the 2 Greek words; bios and sphere. What does 'bios' mean?

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life or living

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It indicates the realm of Iiving organisms and their interactions with the environment, via the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

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Biosphere

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This is systematized knowledge derived from and tested by the recognition and formulation of a problem, collection of data through observation, and experimentation.

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Science

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It deals with the study of people and how they live together.

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Social Science

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It deals with the study of nature and physical world. It includes such diverse disciplines as biology, chemistry geology physics, and environmental science.

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Natural Science

Question 49

In its broadest sense, this encompasses all the fields of natural science.

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Environmental Science

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It is defined as the branch of biology focused on the study of the relationships of the natural world and the relationships between organisms and their environment.

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Environmental Science

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It is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological, and information sciences to the study of environment, and the solution of environmental problens.

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Environmental Science

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It is the study of living organisms and how they interact with our environment.

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Environmental Science

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It is a profession that applies science and mathematics to make the properties of matter and sources of energy useful in structures, machines, products, systems, and processes.

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Engineering

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is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the environment (air, water, and/or land resources), to provide healthful water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to remediate polluted sites.

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Environmental Engineering

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It is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality.

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Environmental Engineering

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It involves the planning, design, construction, and operation of equipment, systems, and structures for the benefit of society.

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Environmental Engineering

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It is manifested by sound engineering thought and practice.

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Environmental Engineering

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It is the relationships and interactions of plants and animals with the water, air, and soil that makes up their environment.

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Ecosystem

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This focus on the water resource management system

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Environmental Systems

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This focus on the air resource management system

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Environmental Systems

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This focus on the solid waste management system

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Environmental Systems

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It is how the ecosystem is maintained in light of the major depletion of natural resources.

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Sustainability

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An assemblage of parts and their relationship forming a functioning entirety or whole

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Systems

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A typical system involves this three (3):

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- Inputs - Processes - Outputs

Question 65

H2O, CO2, and sunlight are examples of what?

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INPUTS

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Photosynthesis is an example of what?

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PROCESSES

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O2 and Glucose are examples of what?

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OUTPUTS

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It is a system (defined above) where life interacts with the various abiotic components found in the atmosphere.

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Environmental Systems

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It also involves the capture, movement, storage, and use of energy.

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Environmental system

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This is equal to Energy Systems.

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Environmental Systems

Question 71

Ano full name ni Engr. Eusebio oh?

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Engr. Ma. Vannerie Issa S. Eusebio