Environmental Science: Fundamentals and Applications is an applied science textbook written for a high school audience. It provides practical instruction in the sciences that address principles related to the environment. Chapters include topics such as natural resource management, fish and wildlife management, aquaculture, soil science and forestry. It addresses basic principles of science as they relate to outdoor environments, providing numerous examples of applications of science to environmental problems. The textbook is illustrated with many colored photos, sketches, diagrams, and…mehr
Environmental Science: Fundamentals and Applications is an applied science textbook written for a high school audience. It provides practical instruction in the sciences that address principles related to the environment. Chapters include topics such as natural resource management, fish and wildlife management, aquaculture, soil science and forestry. It addresses basic principles of science as they relate to outdoor environments, providing numerous examples of applications of science to environmental problems. The textbook is illustrated with many colored photos, sketches, diagrams, and tables. Chapters include objectives, evaluation materials, suggested class activities, and key terms. In addition, Internet key words are provided throughout the text to guide in-depth Internet study.
L. DeVere Burton received a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education, Iowa State University. He is an Adult Consultant to Nominating Committee, National FFA Organization, and was recognized by Who's Who In Science And Engineering; and Who's Who In America. Burton served as Past State President, IVATA and Past National President, NASAE, and has contributed to The Agricultural Education Magazine.
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Section 1: Introduction to Environmental ScienceChapter 1: Understanding EcologyChapter 2: The Science Behind Environmental ScienceChapter 3: Ecosystem ManagementSection 2: Ecosystems and Natural ResourcesChapter 4: AirChapter 5: WaterChapter 6: SoilsChapter 7: ForestsChapter 8: Grasslands and WetlandsChapter 9: Wildlife Biology and ManagementSection 3: The Human ImpactChapter 10: Agriculture and SustainabilityChapter 11: Integrated Pest ManagementChapter 12: Population EcologyChapter 13: Waste ManagementChapter 14: Fossil FuelsChapter 15: Alternative FuelsChapter 16: Toxic and Hazardous SubstancesChapter 17: Careers in Environmental ScienceAppendix A: Environmental Conversion FactorsAppendix B: Glossary