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Stuff Every Environmental Science Scout Should Know: the Study Guide

Practice facts for the Environmental Science merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential. Grab a snack: this guide is the friendly version, with the answers explained and a groan-worthy joke waiting at the end of most cards.

Knowing Environmental Science Scout saves you money, time and the occasional embarrassment.

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Chapter 1: Weather and Water

What does ecology specifically study?

Short answer: Organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment

Ecology focuses on organisms, their interactions with each other, and how they relate to the environment.

Groan of the day: Ecology keeps an eye on every living connection.

Sources: Environmental science

What do geosciences include?

Short answer: Environmental geology and soil science

Geosciences include environmental geology, environmental soil science, and volcanic phenomena.

Groan of the day: Geosciences rock the study of Earth.

Sources: Environmental science

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  • The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, the same year the EPA was formed.
  • PM refers to particles in the air that can harm health, and experiments can test for them.
  • Learning about erosion helps identify where eroded material ends up and how to minimize it.
  • Hazardous waste needs proper storage, special care, and correct local disposal options.
  • Recording which pollinators visit which plants helps explain pollination's importance.
  • Greenhouse gases trap heat, and the greenhouse effect was introduced in early climate studies.
  • The movement started in response to landfills and toxic waste often placed near communities.
  • Environmental science integrates physical, biological, and mathematical sciences to study and solve environmental problems.
  • Ecology studies organisms and their interactions, and it is considered a subset of environmental science.
  • Ecology focuses on organisms, their interactions with each other, and how they relate to the environment.
  • Environmental engineering centers on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect.
  • Environmental studies incorporates social sciences to understand human relationships, perceptions, and policies toward the environment.

Pop quiz

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  1. When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
    • 1970
    • 1920
    • 2005
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    1970. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, the same year the EPA was formed.

  2. What does environmental engineering focus on?
    • Studying ancient history
    • Design and technology to improve environmental quality
    • Writing environmental laws only
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    Design and technology to improve environmental quality. Environmental engineering centers on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect.

  3. What did researchers find in Antarctica in 1985?
    • A new continent
    • A giant iceberg only
    • A hole in the ozone layer
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    A hole in the ozone layer. A British team found evidence of a hole in the ozone layer, inspiring bans on CFCs.

  4. What is an Environmental Impact Statement prepared under NEPA?
    • A document analyzing environmental consequences before development
    • A shopping list
    • A weather forecast
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    A document analyzing environmental consequences before development. Environmental Impact Statements analyze environmental consequences before development actions.

  5. What is resource recovery about?
    • Burning everything
    • Reducing pollution by recovering materials
    • Burying all waste
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    Reducing pollution by recovering materials. Resource recovery is important because it helps reduce pollution by recovering useful materials.

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