environmental science. what is environmental science? environmental science is a mulitdisciplinary...
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Environmental Science
What is environmental science?
Environmental science is a mulitdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.
Components include:
Atmospheric sciencesEcologyEnvironmental chemistryGeosciences
What constitutes an environment?
Biotic describes a living or once living component of a community; for example organisms, such as plants and animals. Biotic means living organisms.
Abiotic components are those non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect ecosystems.
Mountains
Deep Ocean
Deserts
Ice Worlds
Shallow Seas
Great Plains
Jungles
Fresh Water
Seasonal Forests
Caves