Observing Nature

What does the term "therapeutic" mean?

• Being harmful or detrimental to health

• Referring to the study of wildlife

• Having to do with medical treatment

• Related to physical exercise

What does the term "ubiquity" mean?

• The study of the effects of nature on mental health

• The presence of birds in urban environments

• The state of being harmful or toxic

• The state of being present everywhere

What does the term "attention restoration theory" refer to?

• The idea that nature allows us to disengage from focus and engage in a sort of open-eyed meditation as we observe nature

• The theory that spending time outdoors is good for our brains

• The study of how specific parts of nature may influence well-being

• The belief that nature has a powerful effect on mental health

What does the term "soothing balm" mean?

• A type of medication

• Something that has a calming effect

• A type of nature setting

• A harmful or toxic substance

What does the term "diversity" mean?

• The presence of trees and waterways in an environment

• The absence of harmful or toxic substances in an environment

• The need for a variety of perspectives and experiences in environmental health studies

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1