Ecology and environmentalism are
A) synonymous; the terms can be used interchangeably.
B) differentiated by the emphasis placed by ecology on the biotic rather than the abiotic world.
C) differentiated by the lack of utility of ecology in solving world problems.
D) differentiated by the inherent focus of environmentalism on human concerns.
E) both scientific fields of inquiry that generate knowledge about the natural world but use different tools.

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Environmentalism focuses on human concerns and advocacy for protecting the environment, while ecology is a scientific study of interactions among organisms and their environment.

Ecology and Environmentalism Are