GPN 31 Gaia Hypothesis

What is the Gaia Hypothesis named after?

• A) A Greek philosopher

• B) An ancient Greek goddess

• C) A Roman deity

• D) A famous scientist

The Gaia Hypothesis suggests that all Earth's systems are ______.

• Independent

• Interconnected

• Isolated

• Random

Who proposed the Gaia Hypothesis?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• James Lovelock

• Isaac Newton

In which decade was the Gaia Hypothesis proposed?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What is a criticism of the Gaia Hypothesis mentioned in the text?

• It is too simple

• It is self-referencing

• It's pessimistic

• It is outdated.

The Gaia Hypothesis was considered radical because it suggested considering nature ______.

• Mechanically

• Holistically

• Separately

• Superficially

Which type of feedback loop moves a system further away from equilibrium?

• Negative

• Positive

• Both

The Gaia Hypothesis is named after Gaia, who was the personification of ______.

• The sky

• The sea

• The Earth

• The sun

Which type of feedback loop moves a system TOWARDS equilibrium?

• Negative

• Positive

• Both

What is the name for a large-scale ecosystem?