Day 1 - Introduction to Class, ES, and World Views

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main focus of environmental science?

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of the interaction of humans with the natural environment

• The study of animal behavior

• The study of technological advancements

Multiple Choice

Vocabulary Introduction:
Eco means____

• humans

• environment

Multiple Choice

Vocabulary Introduction:
Anthro means____

• humans

• environment

Multiple Choice

Vocabulary Introduction:
Centric means____

(ex. Anthrocentric or Ecocentric)

• focused on

• in the middle

Multiple Choice

Which environmental worldview emphasizes that humans are no more important than any other species and that resources are finite?

• Planetary Management

• Stewardship

• Environmental Wisdom

• Technological Optimism

Multiple Choice

Based on the policies described, which actions are associated with the Planetary Management worldview?

• Oil drilling in Alaska National Wildlife Refuge

• Reduction of fossil fuel subsidies

• Banning of certain types of plastics

• Taxing all carbon emissions

Dropdown

Fill in the blank: Stewardship worldview policies try to balance economic growth with ___.

Select answer