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1.
Pre-18th Century
50000 BCE: Evidence of human-induced extinctions, indicating early human impact on the environment
18th Century
Late 18th Century: Enlightenment thinkers begin to explore the relationship between humans and nature, influencing future environmental thought
19th Century
1820s: Scientists study atmospheric gases and their heat interactions, foreshadowing climate science
20th Century
1970s: Environmental science becomes recognized as an interdisciplinary field, integrating biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences to address complex environmental issues
Late 20th Century to Present
1980s-1990s: The field expands to include global environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development
2000s-Present: Environmental science continues to evolve, addressing emerging challenges
2.
Inductive Reasoning: Moves from specific observations to broader generalizations. Conclusions may be probable but not guaranteed.
example: Every morning for the past week, I have seen birds singing outside my window. Therefore, I conclude that birds sing every morning.
Deductive Reasoning: Moves from general premises to specific conclusions. If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
example: All mammals have lungs. A whale is a mammal. Therefore, a whale has lungs.
3.
1. Plastic bags, bottles, and other trash can be seen littering streets
2. Vehicle Emissions
3. Water Pollution
-Educate the public about the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling
-Promote the use of public transportation, carpooling, biking, and walking
-Educate the public about the importance of proper disposal of household chemicals
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