1.1 Environmental Value Systems (IB ESS)

A person who believes humans can manage nature is considered a(n) ___.

• ecocentrist

• anthropocentrist

• technocentrist

• deep ecologist

• cornucopian

Which of the following would most likely favor turning wilderness areas into new national parks?

• Techocentrist

• Ecocentrist

• Cornucopian

• Anthrpocentrist

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An Anthropocentrist does not care about the ecology

• True

• False

This type of person feels technology will be able to solve ecological problems

• Ecocentrist

• Anthropocentrist

• Technocentrist

• Deep Ecologist

A person who is in Greenpeace ("Save the Whales") and interferes with whaling ships would probably be what?

• Ecocentrist

• Anthropocentrist

• Technocentrist

• Deep Ecologist

Which of the following best describes an ecocentric approach?

• ​People-centred approach. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.

• Nature-centred holistic view. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.

• Nature-centred holistic view. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable

• People-centred approach. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following statements is NOT in the anthropocentric EVS?

• It is a human-centred worldview.

• Humans are environmental managers.

• Legal agreements are needed to maintain environmental quality.

• Nature has intrinsic value.

Which of the following is not a statement about technocentrism?

• Technocentric value systems have absolute faith in technology and industry.

• Their view is that technology will keep pace with the environmental problems and provide solutions but we must not push natural systems beyond their normal boundaries.

• For technocentrics natural resources have no intrinsic value but are there for human benefit.

• Natural processes need to be understood so that they can be controlled and replaced by technology if necessary.

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Which environmental disaster released gases from a pesticide plant in 1984 killing close to 4,000 people and injuring around 550,000 people, many with permanent damage?

• Bhopal

• Chernobyl

• Minimata Bay

• Fukushima Daiichi

Which substance originally designed to eliminate mosquitoes was banned as a result of the death of many birds?

• Nuclear Waste

• DDT

• CFCs

• microplastics