Environmental Movements and Impacts

What is one of the purposes of a forest as mentioned in the text?

• A distinct biome with common characteristics for the environment.

• An area rich in natural resources for human benefit.

• A world inhabited by unseen creatures and spirits.

• A fragile system in need of protection.

What movement was launched by networks of concerned people regarding the environment?

• Industrialism

• Environmentalism

• Urbanization

• Globalization

How did the Industrial Revolution impact human interaction with the environment?

• It decreased the ability to reshape the environment.

• It rapidly increased the ability to reshape the environment.

• It had no impact on the environment.

• It made humans more dependent on natural resources.

What movement is considered the root of the modern environmental movement?

• Industrialism

• Romanticism

• Colonialism

• Enlightenment

What was a key characteristic of Romanticism related to nature?

• Indifference to nature

• Awe of nature

• Exploitation of nature

• Fear of nature

What role did John Muir play in the American environmental movement?

• He was a government official who passed environmental laws.

• He was a Scottish immigrant who helped start the movement.

• He was a businessman who funded conservation projects.

• He was a scientist who conducted environmental research.

What significant event happened in 1872 related to conservation?

• The establishment of the U.S. Forest Service.

• The creation of the first national park.

• The passing of the Clean Air Act.

• The founding of the Sierra Club.

What was the impact of romantic art on people's perception of nature?

• It made people appreciate urban development more.

• It encouraged people to see nature as dirty and unpleasant.

• It helped people idealize nature and see its value.

• It led to the destruction of natural resources.

Who were some of the key figures in the start of American environmentalism?

• Muir and Carson

• Gandhi and Maathai

• Roosevelt and Lincoln

• Thoreau and Emerson

What is the main focus of the Chipko movement?

• Non-violent protest and civil disobedience

• Industrial development

• Urbanization

• Technological advancement