EFHS -- environmental ethics

What relationships are the focus of environmental ethics?

• moral relationships between people of different cultures

• spiritual relationships between humans and deities

• physical relationships between all living things

• moral relationships between humans and the natural world

Ancient Mayan civilizations were vast and highly developed. Now, the rainforest has almost completely swallowed evidence of their existence. What does this demonstrate about nature?

• How destructive nature is

• How fragile nature is

• How resilient nature is

• How impressive the Mayan culture was

When considering the topic of animal rights, what is the most important question?

• Are they moral agents, like humans?

• Are they entitled to equal living standards around the world?

• Do animals have the same life span as humans?

• Do animals experience an afterlife?

______________ combines civil rights with environmental protection.

• Animal rights

• Environmental justice

• Hazard determinant

• Resource management

How do children get lead poisoning? Check all correct answers.

• lead-based paint

• contaminated drinking water

• lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet

• climate change

• low family education levels

This legislation encourages students to pursue careers related to the environment.

• Federal Environmental Standards

• National Environmental Education Act

• Environmental Protection Agency, EPA

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5