Environmental Science Chapter 1 Test

All of the following disciplines are major contributors to the field of environmental science except

• physics and chemistry

• biology and earth science

• social sciences

• linquistics

Hardins Tragedy of the commons essay addressed conflicts associated with which environmental challenge?

• preventing pollution

• preserving biodiversity

• curbing overpopulation

• protecting shared resources

Most of today's environmental problems began during which period(s) in human history?

• agricultural revolution

• hunters and gatherers period

• industrial revolution

• all era's

Environmental Science is a study of which types of interactions between humans and the environment?

• how humans use natural resources

• how human beings relate to nonliving environment

• how humans actions alter the environment

• all of the above

Which of the following is studied in environmental science?

• interactions between living organisms and their nonliving environment

• impact of humans on the environment

• interactions between organisms

• all of the above

Population growth in the 20th century accelerated which environmental stress(es)?

• resource depletion

• pollution

• habitat destruction

• all of the above

Using economic considerations or resource use, the law of supply and demand describes the

• availability of abundant resources

• relationship between the availability and the worth or resources

• worth of nonrenewable resources

• reduced demand resulting from lack of available resources

Compared with their counterparts in developed countries, individuals in developing nations typically have a

• higher standard of living

• larger ecological footprint

• shorter life span

• greater dependence on fossil fuels

Achieving a sustainable world is a goal that will depend on

• responsible consumption by developed countries

• a higher standard of living in developing countries

• cooperation between governments, industry and citizens

• both (a) and (c)

Which was not a result of the industrial revolution?

• increased pollution

• loss of natural environment

• increase in quality of living

• over hunting of large mammals