ES 1.2 Reading

What primary message does the text convey about humans' relationship with Earth?

• Humans have no significant impact on Earth's systems

• Humans have the power to both harm and protect Earth's environment

• Earth's systems are too complex for human influence

• Environmental degradation is inevitable regardless of human actions

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Which of the following best represents the technological advancement mentioned in the text?

• The development of space stations

• The creation of artificial intelligence

• The invention of computers and global communication networks

• The discovery of nuclear weapons

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According to the text, what role has education played in environmental progress?

• It has mainly focused on teaching about climate change

• It has encouraged citizens to pressure businesses and governments for environmental improvements

• It has only benefited developed nations

• It has reduced the need for environmental regulations

Which global improvement is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Decreased infant mortality rates

• Increased access to space travel

• Extended life expectancy

• Improved food safety

How has technology contributed to environmental awareness according to the passage?

• By creating more efficient manufacturing processes

• Through satellite monitoring of Earth

• By connecting people and providing access to environmental information

• Through the development of renewable energy only

What is environmental degradation primarily defined as in the text?

• The process of climate change

• The depletion, deterioration, or waste of Earth's natural capital

• The pollution of water resources only

• The extinction of wildlife species

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According to the UN's Millennium Ecosystem Assessment report, what percentage of Earth's ecosystem services have been overused by human activities?

• 17%

• 83%

• 50%

• 60%

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What is the "tragedy of the commons" as described by Garrett Hardin?

• The inability of developing nations to access natural resources

• The conflict between industrialized and developing nations

• The degradation of shared resources due to individual overuse

• The economic disparity between different regions

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Which of the following best describes more-developed countries according to the text?

• They comprise 83% of the world's population

• They include most countries in Africa and Asia

• They are primarily low-income nations

• They represent 17% of the world's population and have high average incomes

Which category of countries represents the largest percentage of the world's population?

• Middle-income countries

• More-developed countries

• Less-developed countries

• Moderately developed countries