Lesson 1

Question 1

a set of techniques used to investigate a phenomena.

Answer 1

Scientific method

Question 2

Scientific method steps

Answer 2

Steps:
1. Problem Identification

2. Gathering data
3. Hypothesis Formulation
4. Experimentation
5. Conclusion
6. Application

Question 3

systematized body of knowledge

Answer 3

Science

Question 4

Branches of Science

Answer 4

1. Natural
2. Social
3. Formal
4. Applied
5. Behavioral

Question 5

• Systematic study of our environment and our role in it

Answer 5

Environmental science

Question 6

home to humans, animals, and plants.

Answer 6

The Earth

Question 7

Pertains to the natural surroundings wherein an organization of living organisms operates.

Answer 7

Environment

Question 8

The study of the interaction of humans with the environment.

Answer 8

Environmental Science

Question 9

Advocacy of the preservation, restoration, and improvement of the natural environment.

Answer 9

Environmentalism

Question 10

A person who promotes environmental awareness and works to protect the natural world.

Answer 10

Environmentalist

Question 11

The wise use of natural renewable resources.

Answer 11

Conservation

Question 12

study of ecosystem

Answer 12

Ecology

Question 13

study of living things

Answer 13

Biology

Question 14

study of matter and energy and its interaction

Answer 14

Physics

Question 15

the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed

Answer 15

Chemistry

Question 16

study of plants

Answer 16

Botany

Question 17

study of animals

Answer 17

Zoology

Question 18

study of minerals

Answer 18

Mineralogy

Question 19

science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.

Answer 19

Oceanography

Question 20

the study of the biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other bodies of fresh water.

Answer 20

Limnology

Question 21

the branch of science concerned with the formation, nature, ecology, and classification of soil.

Answer 21

Soil science

Question 22

the science that deals with the earth’s physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

Answer 22

Geology

Question 23

the study of the Earth’satmosphere

Answer 23

Atmospheric science

Question 24

The environmental movement began to take shape in North America when __?__, one of the earliest environmentalist, convinced the U.S. congress to create the Yosemite National Park to preserve the beautiful valley.

Answer 24

John Muir

Question 25

a pillar of the slow-food movement in Asia, building connections between producers and consumers, and championing organic farming and the preservation of heritage foods. She’s also president and cochair of the Philippine Coffee Board and the brain behind EchoStore, a sustainable lifestyle retailer.

Answer 25

Chit Juan

Question 26

former secretary of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources; she fought against open-pit mining and its devastating environmental impact; she became the first Filipino to win the Seacology Prize, which honors individuals working to preserve the environment.

Answer 26

Gina Lopez

Question 27

With just a disposable plastic bottle and a few basic household items, he discovered he could bring light into the homes of the Philippines’ poorest. Liter of Light initiative now provides low-cost sustainable lighting solutions to more than 353,000 homes in 15 countries.

Answer 27

Illac Diaz

Question 28

the chief mermaid (and co-founder) of Save Philippine Seas is set on protecting her country’s precious marine resources. Anna’s conservation initiatives include the Shark Shelter Project on Malapascua Island, the annual Sea and Earth Advocates Camp for young people

Answer 28

Anna Oposa

Question 29

became the youngest person to serve as secretary of the Philippine Department of Energy (he was 42), where he pushed for reforms that boosted energy self-sufficiency and promoted clean energy.

Answer 29

Vincent Perez