Environmental Science Quiz

What movement did Dr. Wangari Maathai found in Kenya?

• The Green Belt Movement

• The Wilderness Society

• The Earth Day Network

• The Environmental Defense Fund

What is emphasized as a root cause of environmental health risks by Barry Commoner?

• Technological advancement

• Uneven poverty and wealth

• Industrial growth

• Urbanization

What is one of the main effects of poverty on quality of life?

• Increases life expectancy

• Improves environmental quality

• Affects quality of life in many ways

• Reduces the need for education

What is a key aspect of sustainable development in terms of human well-being?

• Short-term improvement

• Prolonged improvement over many generations

• Ignoring future generations

• Focusing only on technological advancement

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What is the primary goal of the UN Millennium Development Project?

• End poverty worldwide

• Increase military spending

• Promote urbanization

• Enhance technology

What does the ecological footprint represent?

• The impact of human activities on the environment

• The total amount of carbon emissions

• The number of species in an ecosystem

• The economic value of natural resources

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What is a common consequence of unregulated fisheries?

• Destruction of fish populations

• Increase in biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Economic growth

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What is one of the main themes discussed in the section about resource use?

• Sustainable development

• Technological innovation

• Economic growth

• Political stability

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What is one reason why indigenous peoples often protect biodiversity?

• They have a strong economic interest in exploiting resources.

• They are often isolated from other communities.

• They possess valuable ecological wisdom.

• They are required by law to protect biodiversity.

What is one way to avoid the 'tragedy of the commons'?

• Increase resource consumption

• Implement strict regulations

• Encourage individual ownership

• Promote economic growth