INTRODUCTION

Question 1

study of how the natural workings of the physical Earth apply
to the problems that we face in dealing with our environment

Answer 1

Environmental Geology

Question 2

synthesis of all the major geology sub-disciplines and how
they relate to human existence, particularly geologic
resources and hazards.

Answer 2

Environmental Geology

Question 3

what are the 5 basic components of environmental geology

Answer 3

• Human population growth
• Sustainability
• Systems and change
• Hazardous earth process
• Scientific knowledge and values

Question 4

Number one environmental
problem. Impacts all other issues we will discuss.
Increases our exposure to hazards, demand for
resources, and amount of pollution we produce (and our
impact on earth systems).

Answer 4

Human population growth

Question 5

Long-term objective that may not be entirely
possible.

Answer 5

Sustainability

Question 6

Earth environment is made up of many
different interconnected systems, many (if not all)
capable of being changed by human activity.

Answer 6

Systems and change

Question 7

Have always occurred. Are
hazardous to us only if we allow ourselves to be affected
by them. Need to recognize, assess, and plan for or avoid
them

Answer 7

Hazardous earth process

Question 8

Scientific study may
provide numerous alternative solutions. Which one(s) we
choose depend on our values.

Answer 8

Scientific knowledge and values

Question 9

represents the breakdown of the
population by gender and age at a given point in
time

Answer 9

Population pyramid

Question 10

the maximum number of people Earth can hold without causing
environmental degradation that reduces the ability of
the planet to support the population

Answer 10

Carrying Capacity

Question 11

give atleast 5 of the the 17 SDG

Answer 11

1) No Poverty
(2) Zero Hunger
(3) Good Health and Well-being
(4) Quality Education
(5) Gender Equality
(6) Clean Water Sanitation
(7) Affordable and Clean Energy
(8) Decent Work and Economic Growth
(9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
(10) Reducing Inequality
(11) Sustainable Cities and Communities
(12)Responsible Consumption and Production
(13) Climate Action
(14) Life Below Water
(15) Life on Land
(16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
(17) Partnerships for the Goals

Question 11

how can we attain Sustainable Society

Answer 11

• Population must stay within resource limits.
• Practice conservation, sharing, and recycling (“spaceship Earth” concept).
• Cut fossil fuel use while maintaining living standards and supporting global development.
• Develop alternative energy (solar, nuclear, wind, biomass, geothermal).
• Stop waste

Question 12

the development that ensures that future generations
will have equal access to the resources that our planet
offers. also refers to types of development that are
economically viable, do not harm the environment, and
are socially just

Answer 12

SUSTAINABILITY

Question 13

any defined part of the universe that we select for
study

Answer 13

system

Question 14

A set of interrelated parts or objects connected together to form a working unit or unified whole.

Answer 14

system

Question 15

are defined as environmental
phenomena that have the potential to impact societies
and the human environment.

Answer 15

Natural hazards

Question 17

adverse geologic condition capable of causing widespread
damage or loss of property and life.

Answer 17

Geologic hazards

Question 18

provide needed materials or energy for society or life

Answer 18

Resources

Question 19

are destructive to life, property, and/or environment.

Answer 19

Hazards