Question

2. Learn a little about some environment-related jobs by matching the two columns below accordingly. Write the answers in your notebook.

I Environmental engineers

II Environmental journalists

III Geologists and hydrologists

IV Toxicologists

V Ecologists

VI Environmental lawyers

VII Wildlife biologists

VIII Park rangers

A work for regulators, private industry, and activist organizations to interpret the meaning and applicability of environmental laws.

B work to protect the public from environmental impacts that may occur where chemicals are released, analyzing the risks that may affect the public.

C operate parks, ensuring that the environment and wildlife are in good condition, and they also work to educate the public. They maintain facilities and make sure they are safe for animals as well as the people who visit.

D advise groups that want to construct projects for potential environmental effects of the development. They survey areas, determining what species of flora and fauna exist and what impacts a project would have on the populations.

E research and write on environmental topics. It is their responsibility to be objective and present facts, not simply to promote propaganda or someone else’s agenda.

F study how animals live in different environments, determining what animals exist in a certain area and how changes may impact their populations.

G design and permit environmental operations, including water treatment plants, waste-water treatment plants, solid waste facilities, etc.

H work for industries and regulatory agencies, using their knowledge of the subsurface to evaluate groundwater quality and availability.

Answer 1

Resposta

Vamos fazer a relação das profissões com suas atividades e responsabilidades, como pede a questão:

I Environmental engineers (engenheiros ambientais) -> G

II Environmental journalists (jornalistas ambientais) -> E

III Geologists and hydrologists (geólogos e hidrólogos)-> H

IV Toxicologists (toxicologistas) -> B

V Ecologists (ecologistas) -> D

VI Environmental lawyers  (advogados ambientais)-> A

VII Wildlife biologists (biólogos de vida selvagem) -> F

VII Park rangers (guarda-parques)-> C

Bons estudos!