Weekly Quiz 1: Intro to Env, Science

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource? (2)

• Copper

• Crude Oil

• Coal

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

Choose which of the following  is NOT an example of a natural resource.

• coal
• sunlight
• timber (trees)
• plastic

Choose the best definition for sustainable

• using as many resources as you want, whenever you want

• only using renewable resources and not using many nonrenewable resources

• only using nonrenewable resources and not using many renewable resources

• using only just enough resources for survival

Sunlight and Wind energy are___________ resources.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• semirenewable

• unrenewable

Coal, gasoline and oil are ___ resources

• renewable
• nonrenewable
• semirenewable
• unrenewable

A human-centered view of our relationship with the environment is known as

• Biocentrism
• Ecocentrism
• Anthropocentrism
• Environmentalism

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field of study. This means that…

• It is limited to only one branch of science; ecology.

• Each environmental issue is specific to only one type of science.

• Multiple branches of science only (biology, chemistry, etc) are covered.

• Many science and non-science fields of study, such as economics and politics, are included.

Which of the following types of environmental ethics places an emphasis on human interests?

• Anthropocentric

• Ecocentric

• Biocentric

• None of these

A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called

• sustainable
• ecological
• nonrenewable
• renewable

Which of these is not an example of a commons?

• Aquifers
• The ocean
• Privately owned farms
• Highways