Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Management - Quiz

According to the learning intentions, what does the World Bank use to classify countries?

• Population size

• Income groups

• Climate zones

• Language spoken

Which process is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Photosynthesis

• Precipitation

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven recognized continents on Earth?

• Africa

• Oceania

• Antarctica

• Greenland

What is the GNI per capita range for Middle Income Countries (MICs)?

• $1086 or less

• More than $13,205

• More than $1086 but less than $13,205

• Less than $500

What is the main goal of practicing sustainability?

• To prevent the depletion or degradation of Earth's natural resources

• To increase industrial emissions

• To promote overhunting of wildlife

• To encourage deforestation

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Why is it important to keep ecosystems healthy according to the concept of sustainability?

• It ensures the needs of future generations are protected

• It increases pollution in coastal areas

• It promotes emissions from power stations

• It encourages deforestation

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Explain how the practice of sustainability benefits both the environment and future generations.

• It prevents resource depletion, keeps ecosystems healthy, and ensures resources are available for future generations.

• It increases industrial emissions and promotes overhunting.

• It encourages pollution of freshwater and coastal areas.

• It leads to more deforestation and environmental degradation.

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Which term describes a biological community of organisms interacting with each other and the physical environment?

• Ecosystem

• Biodiversity

• Pollution

• Sustainability

Define pollution.

• The presence or introduction into the environment of a substance which is harmful or has poisonous effects

• The number of different living organisms in a region

• The management of forests for future use

• The use of renewable energy sources

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Biodiversity refers to:

• The number of different living organisms found within an ecosystem or region

• The process of managing forests

• The use of solar energy

• The introduction of pollutants into the environment

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