Chapter 3: Earth's Environmental Systems

What does the study of ethics involve?

• Study of animal behavior

• Study of behavior, moral principles, and values

• Study of environmental science

• Study of cultural traditions

What is culture defined as in the context of environmental science?

• A collection of scientific facts

• Ensemble of knowledge, beliefs, values, and learned ways of life shared by a group of people

• A set of laws governing nature

• A method of scientific inquiry

How is 'worldview' described in the document?

• A scientific theory about the universe

• Perception of the world and a person’s place in it

• A religious belief system

• A political ideology

What is the focus of environmental ethics?

• The relationship between humans and technology

• The application of ethical standards to the relationship between humans and the environment

• The study of human history

• The development of new scientific methods

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What does anthropocentrism emphasize?

• The importance of all living things

• The well-being of a species or community

• Humans and human welfare as most important

• The balance of ecosystems

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What does ecocentrism prioritize?

• Individual human needs

• Technological advancement

• Well-being of a species or community over an individual

• Economic growth

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What does the environmental justice movement recognize?

• The importance of economic growth

• The connection between quality of life and environmental quality

• The need for technological advancement

• The significance of cultural heritage

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What does the environmental justice movement promote?

• Exclusive rights for certain groups

• Fair and equitable treatment of all people regarding environmental policy and practice

• Increased industrialization

• Privatization of natural resources

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What causes plankton blooms and hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Nutrient-rich runoff

• Overfishing

• Oil spills

• Climate change

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What is the effect of the hypoxic dead zone on marine organisms in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Increases biodiversity

• Kills or displaces them

• Improves water quality

• Enhances fish growth

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