What is the "tragedy of the commons"?

degradation of natural resources that are used by many of us

degradation of natural resources due to affluence

degradation of natural resources due to poverty

degradation of natural resources that are not used by many

Which of these is NOT a type of nonpoint source pollution?

air pollution from the exhaust pipes of motor vehicles

runoff of fertilizer sand pesticides from lawns and farms

from many areas so the source can not be determined

deposition of pollutants from the atmosphere

When the ecological footprint is bigger than the environment's ability to fix itself then ____.

the environment is at an ecological deficit

the environment has no natural capital

the environment is at an ecological gain

the environment is part of a sustainable society

What is an environmental worldview?

Values on how you think the world works and your role in it

Values on how the world can contribute to our daily needs

Values the environment and says to save it we must leave it

Values our lifestyle and what the environment can do for us

What part of degradation to natural capital is associated with the pricing of consumable goods?

The price of consumables not showing environmental damage

Consumables priced to offset harmful environment costs

Consumables priced so even poor people can get them

Consumers aware of environmental damage from production

Middle-income countries may have a low ___ but have ___.

resource use per person; an overall environmental impact

population size; a high population growth rate

population growth rate; an overall population size

overall environmental impact; a high population growth rate

What does the IPAT model represent?

the environmental impact of human activities

the environment's sustainability affecting human activities

the impact the environment has had on human activities

the impact the environment has had on technology

How does affluence benefit the environment?

The more affluence the more environmentally beneficial technology

The more affluence the more resource consumption

The more affluence the more developed countries share

The more affluence the more creation of waste

Is oil a renewable or nonrenewable resource and why?

nonrenewable b/c it is not made as fast as it is used

renewable b/c it is made as fast as it is used

nonrenewable b/c it is made as fast as it is used

renewable b/c it is not made as fast as it is used

Using solar power instead of natural gas in your home is a switch from ______.

a nonrenewable resource to an inexhaustible resource

a nonrenewable to a renewable resource

an inexhaustible resource to a nonrenewable resource

a renewable resource to a nonrenewable resource

Ch1: The Environment and Sustainability

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Sustainability is the capacity of Earth's natural system to support life and ___________.

adapt to changing environmental conditions for a short time

have environmental conditions adapt to human needs

adapt to changing environmental conditions indefinitely

none of these

Why is environmental science an interdisciplinary science?

It is quickly turning into another type of science.

It includes areas which are not included in other sciences.

It includes ideas from sciences like biology and geology.

It involves a strong focus of the environment.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Natural services from healthy ecosystems that support life and the economy at no monetary cost are called...

inexhaustible resources

ecosystem services

natural capital

sustainability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an ecosystem service?

purification of air and water

pollution clean up

renewal of topsoil

pollination

Environmentalism is __________________.

A scientific field focused on protecting Earth's resources.

Everything around you including living and nonliving.

An interdisciplinary science of human interaction with Earth

A social movement dedicated to protecting Earth's resources.

What is an inexhaustible resource?

A resource available continuously for the conceivable future.

A resource which exists in fixed amounts.

A resource which can replenish within hours to centuries.

A resource not continuously available for conceivable future.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is not an example of an inexhaustible resource?

sunlight

wind

coal reserves

flowing water

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Ch1: The Environment and Sustainability

25 questions

Sustainability is the capacity of Earth's natural system to support life and ___________.

Why is environmental science an interdisciplinary science?

Natural services from healthy ecosystems that support life and the economy at no monetary cost are called...

Which of the following is not an ecosystem service?

Environmentalism is __________________.

What is an inexhaustible resource?

Which is not an example of an inexhaustible resource?

Which worldview sees the natural world as a support system for human life?

Which worldview states all species have value in fulfilling their roles in the environment?

Which worldview maintains that people are part of nature and that natural capital exists for all species?

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