Environmental Unit 2 Test

What was the main concern raised by Rachel Carson in her book "Silent Spring"?

• The overuse of fertilizers

• The incautious application of pesticides

• The depletion of water resources

• The extinction of marine life

What is a key idea of sustainability mentioned in the text?

• Short-term gains are more important than long-term sustainability

• Trade-offs between short-term gains and long-term sustainability are necessary

• Long-term sustainability can be ignored for economic growth

• Short-term gains should always be prioritized

What is the first recommendation listed under "An Overall Plan for Sustainable Living"?

• Design Sustainable Cities

• Provide Adequate Food for All People

• Eliminate Poverty and Stabilize the Human Population

• Protect and Restore Earth's Resources

What must be maintained to ensure sustainable development according to the text?

• High standard of living while consuming fewer resources

• Unlimited resource consumption

• Rapid technological advancement

• Economic growth at any cost

What is required for the increased consumption of essential resources by poor people to be sustainable?

• Increased production of goods

• Change in consumption patterns of people in highly developed countries

• Decrease in global population

• Increase in government subsidies

Which of the following best describes a worldview?

• A scientific theory

• A personal perspective based on basic values

• A political ideology

• A religious belief

Why is environmental ethics considered critical?

• It focuses on short-term economic gains

• It addresses the rights of future generations

• It promotes political agendas

• It ignores technological impacts

What does a meal that includes meat generally require more of compared to vegetarian meals?

• Less water and land

• More fossil fuels, water, and land

• Fewer resources overall

• Less environmental impact

What is the Western worldview primarily based on?

• Harmony with nature

• Human superiority over nature

• Preservation of natural resources

• Equal worth of all species

What does the deep ecology worldview emphasize?

• Human-centered approach

• Instrumental value of nature

• Spiritual respect for life

• Economic growth