Environmental Worldviews

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Science
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11th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Charles Martinez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Ban all hunting of elephants" would likely be the words of what kind of person?
Technocentrist
Ecocentrist
Cornucopians
Anthropocentrist
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"We need to fund more research into pollution control" would likely be the words of what person?
Ecocentrist
Cornucopian
Technocentrist
Antropocentrist
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes an EVS?
An EVS is a set of paradigms that shapes the perception of environmental threats, how they may impact the environment and whether or not that matters. It places a value on the environment.
An EVS is set of paradigms that shapes the perception of environmental threats.
An EVS is a set of paradigms that shapes our ideas of environmental threats and how they impact the environment.
An EVS places a value on the environment.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an ecocentric approach?
People-centred approach. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.
Nature-centred holistic view. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.
Nature-centred holistic view. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable
People-centred approach. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fossil fuel extraction is not acceptable to the ecocentric EVS because investment and reliance on fossil fuels allows for investment in alternative sources of energy. Answer true or false.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is not in the anthropocentric EVS?
It is a human-centred worldview.
Humans are environmental managers.
Legal agreements are needed to maintain environmental quality.
Nature has intrinsic value.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a statement about technocentrism?
Technocentric value systems have absolute faith in technology and industry.
Their view is that technology will keep pace with the environmental problems and provide solutions but we must not push natural systems beyond their normal boundaries.
For technocentrics natural resources have no intrinsic value but are there for human benefit.
Natural processes need to be understood so that they can be controlled and replaced by technology if necessary.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
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