Environmental Geology
Exam 1
(2026-2027 Edition)
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,environmental science links physical, biological, and social processes in the study of the environment
applied geology the application of various fields of geology to economic, engineering, water-
supply, or environmental problems
environment complex system and includes:
- biological aspect, physical, geological, ecological
multidisciplinary research envs involves___:
- environmental geology, environmental chemistry, biological
diversity/ecosystems, physical processes, global climate change,
environmental economics
- so it's not just one thing, it's a whole system with moving with different parts
basic principles there are __ in the prediction of changes in the environment
uniformitarianism the present is the key to the past
the present is the key to the future
to predict changes why do we use basic principles to study the environment?
the Grand Canyon what is an example of the principle of uniformitism?
the principle of environmental unity for every action, there are chain of reactions
- like when building a dam on a river --> sediments are trapped in the reservoir
--> less sediment on the beaches --> effects on coastal animals that use sand
(ex: crabs and clams)
- see how one action can lead to a series of events in the environment?
- another example would be building infrastructure in an area --> think about
how more infrastructure = more flooding --> you are effecting the environment
, - human population growth what are some basic concepts in environmental geology when dealing with
- sustainability environmental issues?
- hazardous earth processes
- scientific knowledge and values
- earth's systems and change
human population growth - growth is above earth's carrying capacity
- population growth is exponential (population boom) --> growth rate is
measured as a percentage (%)
-population growth = #1 environmental problem
- reason why: more people = need more resources, need more land space,
generate more waste
human population growth trend uneven growing pace and distribution
- by 2050, 3 billion more people are likely to be
- almost all of the growth in developing countries
- so there's more people in areas that already have a dense population quantity
education -->can decrease population growth is there a solution to human population growth problem?
- or how can we prolong the resources? --> with
sustainable resources
sustainability refers to the objective and developments in environmental study
- the main focus is to ensure future generations will have equal access to the
resources that our planet offers
- resources allocation what does sustainability require?
- new tech. development for resource use
- recycling
- waste disposal
natural hazards ___ must be recognized and their threat to human life and property must be
minimized
storms, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic what are some examples of natural hazards?
eruptions
Exam 1
(2026-2027 Edition)
Master Exam Prep Bundle
(Questions with 100% Correct
Answers)
Guaranteed Pass | Grade A+
,environmental science links physical, biological, and social processes in the study of the environment
applied geology the application of various fields of geology to economic, engineering, water-
supply, or environmental problems
environment complex system and includes:
- biological aspect, physical, geological, ecological
multidisciplinary research envs involves___:
- environmental geology, environmental chemistry, biological
diversity/ecosystems, physical processes, global climate change,
environmental economics
- so it's not just one thing, it's a whole system with moving with different parts
basic principles there are __ in the prediction of changes in the environment
uniformitarianism the present is the key to the past
the present is the key to the future
to predict changes why do we use basic principles to study the environment?
the Grand Canyon what is an example of the principle of uniformitism?
the principle of environmental unity for every action, there are chain of reactions
- like when building a dam on a river --> sediments are trapped in the reservoir
--> less sediment on the beaches --> effects on coastal animals that use sand
(ex: crabs and clams)
- see how one action can lead to a series of events in the environment?
- another example would be building infrastructure in an area --> think about
how more infrastructure = more flooding --> you are effecting the environment
, - human population growth what are some basic concepts in environmental geology when dealing with
- sustainability environmental issues?
- hazardous earth processes
- scientific knowledge and values
- earth's systems and change
human population growth - growth is above earth's carrying capacity
- population growth is exponential (population boom) --> growth rate is
measured as a percentage (%)
-population growth = #1 environmental problem
- reason why: more people = need more resources, need more land space,
generate more waste
human population growth trend uneven growing pace and distribution
- by 2050, 3 billion more people are likely to be
- almost all of the growth in developing countries
- so there's more people in areas that already have a dense population quantity
education -->can decrease population growth is there a solution to human population growth problem?
- or how can we prolong the resources? --> with
sustainable resources
sustainability refers to the objective and developments in environmental study
- the main focus is to ensure future generations will have equal access to the
resources that our planet offers
- resources allocation what does sustainability require?
- new tech. development for resource use
- recycling
- waste disposal
natural hazards ___ must be recognized and their threat to human life and property must be
minimized
storms, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic what are some examples of natural hazards?
eruptions
