Human Impact on the Environment Exam Materials https://quizplus.com/study-set/1792 28 Chapters 3009 Verified Questions
Human Impact on the Environment Exam Materials Course Introduction This course examines the complex and far-reaching effects of human activity on the natural
environment,
exploring
topics
such
as
pollution,
resource
depletion,
deforestation, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and environmental policy. Through scientific analysis and case studies, students will investigate how industrialization, agriculture, urbanization, and technological advancements have altered ecosystems and atmospheric processes. The course will also discuss solutions for mitigating negative
impacts,
fostering
sustainable
practices,
and
environmental stewardship at local, national, and global levels.
Recommended Textbook Living in the Environment 3rd Canadian Edition by G. Miller
Available Study Resources on Quizplus 28 Chapters 3009 Verified Questions 3009 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/1792
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Chapter 1: Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 92 Verified Questions 92 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35619
Sample Questions Q1) Poverty, pollution, water shortages, and degradation of biodiversity are the most serious current environmental conditions. A)True B)False Answer: False Q2) What can theoretically happen to all non-renewable resources? A)they can be converted to non-metallic minerals B)they can be converted to renewable resources C)they can be exhausted or depleted D)they can be naturally replaced in a relatively short time Answer: C Q3) How can sustainable development be distinguished from economic development in terms of its emphasis? A)intergenerational equity B)setting limits on human population growth C)meeting the needs of people D)use of economic systems and the earth's resources Answer: A Q4)
The
consequence
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Chapter 2: Environmental History: Learning From the Past Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 85 Verified Questions 85 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35620
Sample Questions Q1) What was NOT a characteristic of advanced hunter-gatherer societies? A)Using fire to convert forests into grasslands B)Stampeding herds to get food C)Subduing and dominating most other forms of life D)Redistributing plant populations during migrations Answer: C Q2) Which is the step after which the soil's nutrients are depleted? Answer: Step 3 Q3) What is the key characteristic of subsistence farmers? A)they tend to cause severe deforestation B)they grow only enough food to feed their families C)they require large, flat fields in grassland areas D)they use draft animals to pull plows Answer: B Q4) Grey Owl was a staunch conservationist and wrote several books making a case for conservation. A)True B)False Answer: True To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Science, Systems, Matter, and Energy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 132 Verified Questions 132 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35621
Sample Questions Q1) Burning coal demonstrates the first law of thermodynamics. A)True B)False Answer: True Q2) Which description represents a system? A)multiple mathematical equations used to describe the behaviour of multiple observations B)a
set
of
components
that
function
and
interact
in
some
regular
and
theoreticallyunderstandable manner C)a physical model that has positive and negative feedback loops that proves a scientific hypothesis D)a conceptual model that proves a scientific hypothesis Answer: B Q3) ____________________ science consists of scientific results or hypotheses that have not undergone the rigours of the peer review process, but which are nevertheless presented as sound science. Answer: Junk Q4) NO₂ is an example of a(n) ____________________. Answer: ion To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 214 Verified Questions 214 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35622
Sample Questions Q1) What is the approximate number of species that biologists have identified and named? A)1.4 billion B)1.4 million C)1400 D)140 Q2) What gives rise to the C soil horizon through the process of weathering? A)parent material B)bedrock C)subsoil D)leaching E)B-horizon Q3) Which process within the water cycle works against gravity? A)transpiration B)percolation C)runoff D)infiltration Q4) According to the graph, in which terrestrial ecosystem are more nutrients stored in the vegetation than in the soil?
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and
Bacteria,
deer,
humans,
____________________.
spiders
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all
examples
of
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Chapter 5: Evolution and Biodiversity Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 82 Verified Questions 82 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35623
Sample Questions Q1) Which term refers to the long-term, large-scale evolutionary changes that occur among groups of species? A)convergent evolution B)macroevolution C)coevolution D)genetic drift Q2) The process of natural selection leading to an entirely new species being formed is called ____________________. Q3) What is a common misconception about evolution? A)speciation requires many generations to occur B)only the strongest survive C)it requires gene mutations D)only the genetically fittest survive Q4) Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation are the two processes that affect the numbers and types of species on Earth. A)True B)False Q5) Dolly, the most famous, and perhaps the most controversial, sheep was produced as a result of ____________________. 8 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards with Page answers,
Chapter 6: Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 163 Verified Questions 163 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35624
Sample Questions Q1) Deserts cover about 20% of the Earth's land surface. A)True B)False Q2) What features are common to a tropical rain forest and a temperate rain forest? Q3) What is the difference between an El Niño and an El Niña? Q4) Which statement best describes mountain biomes? A)Mountain biomes have deep, rich soils. B)Mountain biomes are independent of atmospheric changes and the hydrologic cycle. C)Mountain biomes recover quickly from vegetation loss. D)Mountain biomes may act as sanctuaries for animal species driven from lowland areas. Q5) Mountains suffer degradation of natural capital through increased tourism. A)True B)False Q6) Which statement explains what determines global circulation patterns? A)The amount of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface depends on latitude. B)Hot air sinks. C)Air at the lower latitudes tends to cool and fall or sink downward. D)Warm air is denser than cool air. Page 9 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 7: Aquatic Biodiversity Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 100 Verified Questions 100 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35625
Sample Questions Q1) The aquatic equivalent of terrestrial biomes are called aquatic life zones. A)True B)False Q2) Which lake zone includes the nutrient-rich water near the shore? A)the benthic zone B)the littoral zone C)the limnetic zone D)the profundal zone Q3) In which aquatic zone are ecosystems with the world's highest net primary productivities per unit area found? A)the benthic zone B)the bathyal zone C)the abyssal zone D)the coastal zone Q4) Classification of the vertical zones of the open sea (euphotic, bathyal, and abyssal) is based primarily on ___________________________________. Q5) ____________________________ have a low supply of nutrients. Q6) Toxic ____________________ will first affect the limnetic zone of a lake. Q7) What are some limiting factors of thePage surface 10 layer of the open sea? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 8: Community Ecology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 120 Verified Questions 120 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35626
Sample Questions Q1) Why are flying foxes now listed as endangered? A)they congregate and are easy to hunt B)deforestation has destroyed their habitat C)they are highly valued for insect control D)pesticides blind their young Q2) People who believe that ecosystems are independent of each other do not understand ecological facts. A)True B)False Q3) Which of the following is NOT a mutualistic relationship? A)lichens B)ants and acacias C)epiphytes D)rhizobium bacteria in root nodules of legumes Q4) A population with considerable ___________________________________ will have a low biotic potential. Q5) A(n) ______________________________ is a species whose existence contributes to diversity of life. Q6) According to the above diagram, how is food competition reduced? Page 11 Q7) Give one example of chemical warfare used by animals to attack their prey. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Population Ecology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 90 Verified Questions 90 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35627
Sample Questions Q1) A population's growth rate will increase as the population reaches its carrying capacity. A)True B)False Q2) Overuse of antibiotics has accelerated natural selection and caused genetic resistance. A)True B)False Q3) A monoculture is a single crop that has replaced many interrelated plant and animal species. A)True B)False Q4) Populations which have individuals evenly spaced throughout the environment have a(n) ____________________ dispersal pattern. Q5) If wolves are controlling deer populations, what type of control is it? A)predator control B)top-down population control C)producer-level control D)bottom-up population control Page 12 Q6) Which letter in the diagram represents limiting abiotic factors? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Applying Population Ecology: the Human Population Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 126 Verified Questions 126 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35628
Sample Questions Q1) What is the actual average replacement-level fertility for the whole world? A)slightly higher than 1 child per couple B)slightly higher than 2 children per couple C)slightly higher than 3 children per couple D)slightly higher than 4 children per couple Q2) Which of the following is NOT a feature of China's population control program? A)employing compulsory measures B)offering economic incentives C)emphasizing huge family planning centres D)employing freely available contraceptives Q3) When does a change take place in a demographic transition? A)Change occurs when either immigration or emigration changes the population growth pattern. B)Change occurs when the birth rate drops below the death rate. C)Change occurs when the economic development of a country changes the population growth pattern. D)Change occurs when one-third of the population is under 15 years of age. Q4) Briefly explain your answer to the question: Is it fair to say that Nigeria is a country of young people.
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Q5) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to a demographically divided world? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 11: Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Managing and Protecting Ecosystems Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 109 Verified Questions 109 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35629
Sample Questions Q1) What constitutes a threat to many national parks in developed countries? A)increased funding B)increased biodiversity C)decreased tourism D)invasive species Q2) What is the status of Canada's forests? A)About 75% of Canada's total land surface is forested. B)About 73% of forested land is called wild land or wooded land. C)About 77% of the forest is considered to be productive forest. D)About 40% of productive forest is protected inside national parks and refuges. Q3) How many biosphere reserves have been established worldwide? A)15 B)150 C)250 D)350 Q4) What might be an outcome of large-scale clear-cutting? A)increased biodiversity B)decreased water pollution C)flood prevention D)habitat fragmentation
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Chapter 12: Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 111 Verified Questions 111 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35630
Sample Questions Q1) What are the characteristics of an ecosystem that is vulnerable to invader species? Q2) Which economic service is unlikely to be provided by wild species of organisms? A)recycling nutrients and decomposition of organic wastes B)balancing all the impacts of human activities C)moderating Earth's climate D)diversification of the gene pool Q3) Which bird species did ornithologist John Audubon observe in the early 1800s in a flock that he estimated was 16 kilometres wide and hundreds of kilometres long and consisted of perhaps a billion birds? A)Carolina parakeets B)sparrows C)starlings D)passenger pigeons Q4) Which species would be affected by the fragmentation of tropical forests? A)raccoons B)cowbirds C)migrating songbirds D)skunks Q5) ____________________ is diminished by extinction. 15 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 13: Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 77 Verified Questions 77 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35631
Sample Questions Q1) More than one-third of the world's virgin mangrove forest swamps have disappeared. A)True B)False Q2) What is one way to reduce the bycatch problem? A)use narrow-meshed nets B)ban the throwing of edible and marketable fish back into the sea C)control pollution more strictly D)use escape-proof devices for turtles and seabirds Q3) The ____________________ mussel invaded the Great Lakes because European ships emptied their ballast waters into the lake system. Q4) Algal blooms in east Africa's Lake Victoria led to the water becoming turbid which in turn created poor conditions for the mating of cichlids. A)True B)False Q5) What are some ways to rebuild salmon populations? Q6) Canada's salmon populations fluctuate from year to year in response to a variety of influences, including changes in ocean ____________________. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 16 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Food and Soil Resources Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 128 Verified Questions 128 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35632
Sample Questions Q1) Whatis representative of the conservation tillage approach? A)It reduces the number of crops that can be grown in an area in a year. B)It is used on 60% of Canada's cropland. C)It is widely used outside Canada and the United States. D)It increases soil compaction. Q2) Traditional agriculture is less productive than large-scale farming but it is practiced by almost half of the world's population. A)True B)False Q3) Which law represents the fact that the initial dramatic yields realized by crops that have received inputs of energy, water, fertilizer, and pesticides eventually level off? A)the first law of thermodynamics B)the tragedy of the commons law C)the prevention vs.treatment law D)the law of diminishing returns Q4)
___________________________________
integrates
three
main
goals-environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. Q5) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to a large net pulled behind a boat? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 15: Water Resources Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 90 Verified Questions 90 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35633
Sample Questions Q1) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the graph that represents the total amount of freshwater and saltwater in the world? Q2) Which of the following characterizes cloud seeding? A)It is supported by scientific research that indicates it works very well. B)It is impeded by legal disputes. C)It is less effective in colder areas. D)It is most useful in very dry areas. Q3)
Shifting
displaced
fishermen
to
logging
would
improve
the
Aral
Sea's
ecological/economic situation. A)True B)False Q4) Reducing birth rates is an effective way to reduce the wasting of water. A)True B)False Q5) Which statement describes part of the water cycle? A)The water table goes down in wet weather. B)Groundwater is stationary and does not move. C)Recharging of water is a rapid process. D)Water in a confined aquifer is under pressure. Q6)
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Chapter 16: Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 94 Verified Questions 94 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35634
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following is an igneous rock? A)limestone B)basalt C)shale D)sandstone Q2) Which of the following is a metallic mineral mined in Canada? A)coal B)potash C)diamonds D)zinc Q3) Scarcity of minerals does not raise the price of material goods much because raw materials typically account for only a small fraction of the price of consumer goods. A)True B)False Q4) Which statement characterizes igneous rocks? A)They include limestone and shale. B)They are an important source of many nonfuel mineral resources. C)They can be derived from plant remains. D)They are always formed on the surface. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19
Chapter 17: Nonrenewable Energy Resources Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 116 Verified Questions 116 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35635
Sample Questions Q1) _________________________ can be used in stationary applications such as for generating electricity or heating buildings, or for powering vehicles, buses, and trains. Q2) What is one method of decommissioning nuclear power plants? A)mothballing B)decomposition C)immediate retrofitting D)spent fuel reprocessing Q3) Which conversion takes place in breeder nuclear fission reactors? A)uranium-238 converts to plutonium-239 B)fast-moving neutrons convert to slow-moving ones C)high-level wastes convert to harmless isotopes D)uranium-235 converts to uranium-238 Q4) How long would it take for the crude oil reserves in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be depleted if it were the world's only source of oil, and if global consumption continued at the current rate? A)about 1 week B)about 1 to 5 months C)about 1 year D)about 5 years To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 20
Chapter 18: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 107 Verified Questions 107 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35636
Sample Questions Q1) Which entity would most likely support large-scale funding of hydrogen research? A)sustainable developers B)electric utility companies C)fossil fuel companies D)automobile manufacturers Q2) Which of the following is NOT among the disadvantages of using solar energy to generate high-temperature heat and electricity? A)It requires a backup storage system. B)It is expensive. C)It requires high land use. D)It releases carbon dioxide emissions. Q3) What is one advantage of solar space heating? A)It produces only moderate levels of carbon dioxide additions to the atmosphere. B)It is free to construct. C)There are well-developed active and passive technologies to choose from. D)It produces low-to-moderate net useful energy. Q4) Geothermal energy will produce noise and give off hydrogen sulphide gas. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 21
Chapter 19: Risk, Toxicology, and Human Health Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 116 Verified Questions 116 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35637
Sample Questions Q1) What is one reason why risk assessment and risk-benefit analyses are useful? A)They focus on areas of investment that can make money. B)They help regulators decide how money for reducing risks should be allocated. C)They increase technological reliability. D)They eliminate uncertainties about planning the future. Q2) Which of the following is considered a physical hazard? A)driving B)chemicals C)poor diet D)a hurricane Q3) What would be most effective for improving healthcare in developing countries? A)implementing better cooking technology B)implementing better exercise programs C)immunizing people against the measles D)implementing oral rehydration therapy Q4) ____________________ in reproductive cells can be harmful if they are passed on from parents to offspring. Q5) What is a carcinogen? Q6) A(n)_________________________ can be estimated using physicians' Page 22 reports that provide information about specific health situations. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 20: Air Pollution Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 129 Verified Questions 129 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35638
Sample Questions Q1) What is caused by carbon monoxide poisoning? A)sped up reflexes B)headaches and dizziness C)too much oxygen in the blood D)sharpened thinking and perceptions Q2) How should undamaged asbestos in buildings be handled, as a general rule? A)treat it with chemicals that will dissolve it B)remove it immediately C)seal or wrap it to prevent release of fibres D)burn it Q3) What describes the climate of an urban area with many vehicles in which photochemical smog occurs? A)warm, dry, and sunny B)cool, dry, and sunny C)warm, wet, and cloudy D)cool, wet, and cloudy Q4) A(n) ____________________ neutralizes a basic or acidic substance. Q5) The cleanup of _____________________________________________ involves discharging emissions above the thermal inversion layer, removing pollutants after combustion, and taxing polluters.
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Chapter 21: Climate Change and Ozone Loss Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 107 Verified Questions 107 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35639
Sample Questions Q1) What was a result of meetings concerning the Kyoto Protocol? A)Ontario and Alberta objected to the Kyoto Protocol. B)Stephen Harper proposed a made-in-Canada solution and withdrew support of the Kyoto Protocol. C)Nunavut, Manitoba, and Quebec supported the Kyoto Protocol. D)George W.Bush withdrew U.S.support of the Kyoto Protocol because of cost and possible loss of jobs for workers. Q2) Which greenhouse gas has NOT increased in recent decades? A)water vapour B)carbon dioxide C)nitrous oxide D)methane Q3) Which of the following is an approach to minimizing global warming? A)reduce the phosphorous and nitrogen in soaps B)stopping the production of CFCs C)dispersing methane from landfills to prevent explosions D)taxing gasoline and carbon dioxide emissions Q4) According to the graph, what is the projection for change in the concentrations of ozone-depleting chemicals if neither the Montreal nor the Copenhagen Protocols are enforced? Page 24 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 22: Water Pollution Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 120 Verified Questions 120 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35640
Sample Questions Q1) What is one source of groundwater contamination? A)sulfuric acid deposition in a lake B)the drilling of residential wells C)abandoned hazardous waste dumps D)geological seismic surveys Q2) Which class of pollutants can cause a population explosion of aerobic bacteria? A)inorganic chemicals B)organic chemicals C)oxygen-demanding waste D)disease-causing agents Q3) The worldwide largest demand for water is for the purpose of drinking. A)True B)False Q4) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the point at which activated sludge settles out in the biological process of sewage treatment? Q5) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the point at which the water is aerated? Q6) Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the point at which sludge is dried before being disposed of? To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 25 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 23: Pest Management Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 92 Verified Questions 92 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35641
Sample Questions Q1) Why are farm workers in developing countries especially vulnerable to pesticide poisoning? A)The workers are provided with few warnings about the risks. B)There are more pests that require pesticide spraying. C)The climate makes pesticides more persistent than when they are applied in developed countries. D)The workers are in a gene pool that makes them particularly susceptible to the effects of pesticides. Q2) What is integrated pest management? Q3) What is more likely to become biologically magnified in a food chain? A)DDT B)parathion C)malathion D)carbaryl Q4) Which ingredients are included in major types of herbicides? A)soil inhibitors B)carbamates and pyrethroids C)contact and systemic chemicals D)chlorinated hydrocarbons Q5) Rodenticides are used to kill ____________________. Page 26 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 24: Solid and Hazardous Waste Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 97 Verified Questions 97 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35642
Sample Questions Q1) Which substance is a serious pollutant which, if ingested or inhaled by humans, accumulates in their bones because it cannot be excreted? A)calcium B)nitrate C)phosphate D)lead Q2)
Although
they
could
be
safe
if
sites
are
chosen
carefully,
___________________________________ may have fractures as well as leaks due to corrosion or spills. Q3) Downcycling, composting, and source separation recycling are all effective in reducing waste. A)True B)False Q4) What is the most desirable method of reducing hazardous wastes? A)perpetual storage B)using safer products that do not produce hazardous wastes C)incineration D)using less-hazardous and nonhazardous materials Q5) Explain how recycling reduces energy demand and makes fuel supplies last longer. Page 27 Q6) What is meant by the phrase "there is no away"? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 25: Sustainable Cities Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 85 Verified Questions 85 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35643
Sample Questions Q1) At what loudness level do humans experience definite hearing damage? A)at about 75 dbA B)at about 95 dbA C)at about 115 dbA D)at about 135 dbA Q2) What percentage of the world's cars are in North America? A)about 25% of the world's cars B)about 33% of the world's cars C)about 50% of the world's cars D)66% of the world's cars Q3) What is one way that the heat island effect can be counteracted? A)by subsidizing gasoline B)by mixing light-coloured sand with asphalt C)by using darker paints and building materials D)by removing trees Q4) What percentage of all transportation in North America is undertaken by car? A)98% B)88% C)78% D)68% Page 28 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 26: Economics, Environment, and Sustainability Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 79 Verified Questions 79 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35644
Sample Questions Q1) How is progress determined in an Earth-sustaining economy? A)by the extent of pollution increase B)by the bottom line C)by the increase in use of nonrenewable materials D)by the extent of the sustainable use of renewable resources Q2) What best describes a wooden toy factory? A)It is a form of natural capital. B)It is a natural resource. C)It is a physical resource. D)It is a form of human capital. Q3) What is the term for levying taxes on each unit of pollution discharged into the air or water? A)green taxes B)regulation C)tradable pollution rights D)user fees Q4) Microloans are funded by the Grameen Bank in London, England. A)True B)False Q5) What are some disadvantages of tradable environmental permits? Page 29 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 27: Politics, Environment, and Sustainability Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 68 Verified Questions 68 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35645
Sample Questions Q1) What factors hinder the ability of democracies to deal with environmental problems? Q2) Which concept includes all the others? A)food security B)global environmental security C)national (military) security D)economic security Q3) Which effort to be more "green" has been undertaken by a number of college students? A)They established agricultural research stations. B)They established a Green Cup competition among dorms to see who eats the most vegetables. C)They promoted the use of locally grown beef only. D)They worked with faculty and administration to make environmental improvements on campus. Q4) Which task would be difficult for a constitutional democracy? A)responding to the possibility of long-range global warming B)responding to a labour strike C)responding to a threat of attack D)responding to an economic depression To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 30
Chapter 28: Environmental Worldviews, Ethics, and Sustainability Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 80 Verified Questions 80 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/35646
Sample Questions Q1) What level comes before "all animal species", in terms of the levels of ethical concern? A)all species on Earth B)all ecosystems C)all people D)all individuals of an animal species Q2) Which belief reflects a deep ecology position? A)People should appreciate the quantity of their material wealth more than the quality of their lives. B)All forms of life have inherent value. C)Humans can carry on sustainable growth by improving our pollution-treatment technologies. D)It would be better for all forms of life if the human population were larger. Q3) What is humanity's greatest danger, according to primatologist Jane Goodall? A)pessimism B)apathy C)faith D)fatalism Q4) What do some critics say about deepPage ecology? 31 Q5) What is the environmental wisdom worldview? To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.