DP ESS Diagnostic Revision Test Topic 1

1.1.1  Ecocentric Viewpoint

What does an ecocentric viewpoint prioritize?

• Economic growth over environmental concerns

• Human welfare above all else

• Biorights and the integration of social, spiritual, and environmental dimensions

• Technological advancements as the primary solution to problems

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

1.1.2 Anthropocentric Viewpoint

Which of the following best describes the anthropocentric viewpoint?

• Nature is central, and human needs are less important

• Humans must sustainably manage environmental systems through regulation and debate

• Technological solutions are the only way to solve environmental issues

• Human behavior should be unrestricted to promote freedom

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

1.1.3 Technocentric Viewpoint

The technocentric viewpoint is characterized by:

• A pessimistic view of human impact on nature

• A belief in the power of technology to solve environmental problems

• A focus on maintaining natural systems without intervention

• An emphasis on cultural practices over technological advancements

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

1.1.4 Environmental Value Systems (EVSs)

What does the spectrum of Environmental Value Systems (EVSs) illustrate?

• That all societies share the same environmental values

• The extremities of deep ecology and cornucopian viewpoints, with variations in between

• That technology will always lead to better environmental outcomes

• That biorights are the least important aspect of any environmental discussion

1.1.4 Intrinsic Value Different EVSs assign varying intrinsic values to which of the following?

• Economic systems exclusively

• Components of the biosphere

• Technological innovations

• Human legislation

1.2.1 Systems Approach

What is a systems approach primarily used for?

• Simplifying complex interactions within a single discipline

• Visualizing a complex set of interactions that may be ecological or societal

• Focusing on individual components without regard to their interconnections

• Establishing rigid classifications of different systems

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

1.2.2 Emergent Properties

What are emergent properties?

• Characteristics that can be predicted without considering interactions

• Properties that arise from the interactions within a system

• Features inherent to individual components of a system

• Outcomes that are solely based on external factors

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

1.2.3 Application of Systems Concept

At what scale can the concept of a system be applied?

• Only at the local community level

• At a range of scales, from local to global

• Exclusively in ecological contexts

• Only in theoretical discussions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

1.2.4 Components of a System

What are the two primary components of a system?

• Functions and outputs

• Measurements and predictions

• Storages and flows

• Inputs and processes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

1.2.5 Flows in Systems

What do the flows in a system represent?

• Static properties of storages

• the processes happening between storages

• Only the transfer of matter

• Unchanging components of the system

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-5