Introduction to ES Quiz

Which historical event(s) changed our relationship with the environment?

• The agricultural revolution

• The industrial revolution

• The American revolution

• Both the agricultural and industrial revolution

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Sunlight

• Gasoline

An _____________ is a measure of the demands made by one person or group on global natural resources.

What is the proper definition for the Tragedy of the Commons?

• When too many people occupy one space

• When a shared resource is unregulated, individuals will consume it at a selfish rate.

• The is too much of a common resource.

• The town of Commons, Ohio used up all of its resources and died out.

List a way that you can help reduce your ecological footprint.

Which type of environmental service provides shelter and food to different types of animals and plants?

• Provisioning

• Regulating

• Cultural

• Supporting

Which type of environmental service can provide goods such as fruit?

• Provisioning

• Regulating

• Cultural

• Supporting