Environmental Decision-Making Quiz

What are values in the context of environmental decision making?

• Principles or standards that an individual considers to be important

• Scientific research conducted to solve environmental problems

• The consequences of different decisions

• The steps involved in a decision-making model

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is a decision-making model?

• A systematic process for making decisions about environmental issues

• A model used to gather information about environmental problems

• A model used to explore the consequences of different decisions

• A model used to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of decisions

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Which values did Michael consider when making his decision about the nature preserve?

• Environmental, economic, and recreational values

• Scientific and research values

• Short-term and long-term consequences

• Government regulations and private property rights

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What were the short-term consequences of creating the nature preserve?

• Some people would suffer financially, but others would benefit

• Taxpayers would have to pay for the preserve

• All residents would have access to previously private property

• The warbler population would decline further

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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What were the long-term consequences of creating the nature preserve?

• Environmental benefits and rising property values

• Financial losses for property owners and increased government regulations

• Decreased access to private property and higher taxes

• Extinction of the golden-cheeked warbler and loss of recreational opportunities

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-7

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Why did Michael vote in favor of the nature preserve?

• He valued the environmental benefits and long-term economic advantages

• He believed in the importance of scientific research and data

• He wanted to protect private property rights and oppose government regulations

• He thought the short-term consequences outweighed the long-term benefits

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the first step in the decision-making model?

• Gather information

• Consider values

• Explore consequences

• Make a decision

What is the second step in the decision-making model?

• Consider values

• Gather information

• Explore consequences

• Make a decision

What is the third step in the decision-making model?

• Explore consequences

• Consider values

• Gather information

• Make a decision

What is the fourth and final step in the decision-making model?

• Make a decision

• Explore consequences

• Consider values

• Gather information