science
What is environmental science?
The science that studies the interaction of the environment.
What are commons?
These are areas that are not shared or owned.
Executive
these people enforce laws and public policy
Evolutionary theory
the power that is passed down to a family member. Usually passed to the son.
Public policy
another word for laws.
The environment includes
living, non-living, water sources, other living organisms.
What is resource depletion?
a resource that is consumed fast.
Judicial
people that determine the meanings of laws and public policy. They also settle problems with the government.
Force theory
this is power is taken with force.
Population
another word for a group of people.
Environmental science is interdisciplinary because
this is interdisciplinary because it incorporates concepts of ideas and study.
National parks
these are preserved areas.
Divine rights theory
god or higher power.
Territory
another word for land.
Law of unidentified consequences
this states that the actions of people and gov’t have unexpected effects.
National Forrest
these are fertilely managed.
Social contract theory
these people give up some freedom for the benefit of others.
Severity
answer to no one.
Unsustainability
this is a condition that can’t continue at the current rate.
Wildlife refuge
a nature-centered philosophy.
Government
organization of people and structure.
Legislature
people that write laws and public policy.