Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies

The science of Environment studies is a multidisciplinary science because it depends on various disciplines like chemistry, physics, medical science, etc. It is the science of physical phenomena in the environment. It is inherently a multidisciplinary field that draws upon not only its core scientific areas, but also applies knowledge from other non-scientific studies such as economic, law and social science.

Expected Questions: Unit 01

• Define environment.

• Discuss the scope of environment.

• Write a note on the importance of environment studies.

• Write a note on the need of public awareness about environment.

• What is Environment? Discuss the scope of Environment.

• Describe the importance of environment studies.

• “The need for public awareness about environment is of vital importance.” Discuss.

• Explain the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies.

• Write a short note on Chipko Movement or Appiko Movement.

Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies

The environment studies enlighten us, about the importance of protection and conservation of our indiscriminate release of pollution into the environment. At present a great number of environment issues, have grown in size and complexity day by day, threatening the survival of mankind on earth. We study about these issues besides and effective suggestions in the Environment Studies. 

Environment studies have become significant for the following reasons:

1. Environment Issues Being of International Importance:

Meaning and Definition of ES

The word environment is derived from the French word environner, meaning to encircle or surrounding. It can be defined as the circumstances or conditions that surround an organism or group of organisms. The term environment is considered as a composite term fro the condition in which organisms live and thus consists of air, water, food and sunlight which are basic needs of life organisms.

Environmental Study is the study of the interactions among the physical, chemical and biological components of the environment; with a focus on pollution and degradation of the environment related human activities; and the impact on biodiversity and sustainability from local and global development.