Question

The demand for environmental scientists and hydrologists is expected to increase because of a(n) _______? a. increased demand for natural resources; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption; need to develop air quality control systems for big business; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste b. increased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to analyze human impact on the environment and to invent ways to restore it; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste c. decreased demand for natural resources; need to analyze impact of invasive species on the environment and to invent ways to preserve it; decrease of man-made reefs and their impact on oceans; need to develop sanitation systems d. decreased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to develop sanitation systems; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption

Answer 1

There is an expected increased demand for both hydrologists and environmental scientists because of the increased demand for use of natural resources and the need to enforce all of the environmental laws and regulations. They also need to analyze human impact on the environment and ensure all of the proper disposal of human wastes. The hydrologists and scientists also advise policymakers in the government about numerous other things. They will also clean up polluted areas all over the world. The goal for these workers is to reduce industry waste. The men and women who do this job works in the field, offices, and also in laboratories. This is usually a full time job. The starting yearly salary for these specialists is an estimated $67,450 U.S dollars, as of May 2016. The expected job growth is 11% by by 2024. A person will need a Bachelors degree to pursue this job. So, the correct answer will be B.