ENV SCI Ch. 1 Vocabulary QUIZ

A theory is just a guess about how a phenomenon occurs. True or False.

• True

• False

The environment includes all of the living and nonliving things with which organisms interact. True or False.

• True

• False

Which ethical consideration has the most narrow focus, only focusing on humans?

• Ecocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

Which ethical consideration has the widest focus, enabling the protection of living things and their habitats?

• Ecocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

Which ethical focus is concerned with care for all living things?

• Ecocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Agricultural crops

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Agricultural crops

Which of the following could be a sustainable resource only if used responsibly?

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Agricultural crops

Which action is an environmentalist most likely to do?

• research the impact of pollution on the growth of plants

• drill for oil deep underground

• pass a law banning the use of fossil fuels

• attend a rally or protest to promote green and sustainable energy sources

A scientist who is designing a controlled experiment may come up with a ________ for what they believe the results will show.

• hypothesis

• theory

• prediction

• assumption