Environmental Science Chapter 1

What is a key concept in sustainable development mentioned in the text?

• Industrialization

• Core concepts

• Urbanization

• Globalization

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What is one of the learning outcomes related to environmental science?

• Understanding ancient history

• Explaining environmental science and its knowledge sources

• Learning about space exploration

• Studying economic policies

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What is the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize mentioned in the text?

• It is awarded for technological innovation

• It recognizes efforts in sustainable development

• It is given for economic achievements

• It focuses on historical research

Approximately how many people arrive in Nairobi every week, drawn by hopes for better jobs and education?

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 5,000

• 10,000

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What percentage of Nairobi's population lives in settlements like Kibera?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What does the term "environment" encompass according to the text?

• Only the natural world

• Circumstances or conditions surrounding an organism

• Only social conditions

• Only technological advancements

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What is one of the goals of environmental science?

• Promoting sustainable development without destroying natural systems

• Developing new forms of entertainment

• Creating new languages

• Building faster cars

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What is the significance of ecological footprints according to the text?

• They are a way to estimate our impacts

• They are used to measure intelligence

• They are a form of currency

• They are a type of art

What is one of the main themes in environmental science?

• Pollution

• Space exploration

• Digital communication

• Artificial intelligence

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What did Pierre Poivre declare about the island of Mauritius in 1769?

• It should be fully developed for agriculture.

• One-quarter of the island was to be preserved in forests.

• It should be used for industrial purposes.

• It should be a tourist destination.