Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Environmental Science
Environmental science studies how humans interact with the environment.
Example: "Pollution, deforestation, and climate change affect ecosystems."
Quiz: What does environmental science study?
How to get the right answer:
Environmental science focuses on how humans interact with air, water, land, and organisms!
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Lesson 1.2: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while nonrenewable resources are limited.
Example: "Wind and solar energy are renewable, but coal and oil are nonrenewable."
Quiz: Which is a renewable resource?
How to get the right answer:
Solar energy is constantly available and doesn't run out!
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Lesson 1.3: Climate Change and Global Warming
Climate change is caused by greenhouse gases like CO₂ trapping heat.
Example: "Burning fossil fuels increases CO₂, leading to rising temperatures."
Quiz: What causes global warming?
How to get the right answer:
CO₂ traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the temperature to rise!
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