Careers In Environmental Science

Environmental engineers minimize the impact of land development on the environment.

What could happen to the environment if there were no environmental scientists to monitor it? a. decline in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction; b. great increase in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; increased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction; c. problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; great increase in air, land, and water pollution; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction d. increased destruction of habitats, decrease in species extinction; problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; prevent the depletion of Earth's natural resources

Which of the following is likely to be researched by a toxicologist? a. the effect of natural disasters on the environment b. the effectiveness of current environmental law c. the effect of species loss on the environment d. the effect of pesticides on organisms in the environment

Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the effects of pesticides on pigs? a. Ecologist b. Oceanographer c. Environmental veterinarian d. Environmental physician

A hydrologist is most likely to study pollution in _______. a. lakes b. soil c. the atmosphere d. none of the above

Which type of environmental scientist is most likely to study how whales are affected by pollution? a. Hydrologist b. Toxicologist c. Ecologist d. Oceanographer

Which of the following groups of environmental science careers are most similar? a. Hydrologist, toxicologist, environmental lawyer b. Environmental physician, environmental veterinarian c. Environmental activist, oceanographer, ecologist d. Oceanographer, Environmental journalist

The demand for environmental scientists and hydrologists is expected to increase because of a(n) _______? a. increased demand for natural resources; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption; need to develop air quality control systems for big business; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste b. increased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to analyze human impact on the environment and to invent ways to restore it; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste c. decreased demand for natural resources; need to analyze impact of invasive species on the environment and to invent ways to preserve it; decrease of man-made reefs and their impact on oceans; need to develop sanitation systems d. decreased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to develop sanitation systems; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption

An individual who promotes environmental issues most likely works in which field? a. Environmental law b. Environmental journalism c. Environmental activism d. Ecology

Which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist? a. the effect of oil spills on marine animals b. the anatomy of a platypus c. the chemical composition of a compound d. the velocity of a cheetah