Why study Environmental Science?

What do you think would happen if all of the trees in the rainforest were cut down, or if chemicals were spilled in a river, or if snow and rain fall increased drastically? These are some of the questions that will be answered by studying environmental science.

Overall Environmental Science is the field of science that studies the interactions of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. You also study the relationships and effects of these components with the organisms in the environment.

By studying Environmental Science you will:

• Develop an interest in and understating of current environmental issues
• Engage in a wide range of investigative tasks and develop critical thinking skills to become creative, inventive and enterprising.
• Evaluate environmental and scientific issues, consider risk, and make informed choices.

National 5 Study Resources

Impact on the Environment

www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z7nc87h

Environmental Hazards

www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zd63cdm

Eco Systems

www.bbc.co.uk/education

Food Production

www.bbc.co.uk/education

Careers in Environmental Science

A knowledge of environmental science is a gateway to careers in wildlife management, zoology, oceanography, meteorology, and many others.