Environmental Science Quiz

What is a commons?

• A shared resource accessible to all

• A private property

• A government-owned land

• A commercial area

Which area of the ocean best fits the definition of a commons?

• Territorial waters

• International waters

• Coastal waters

• Inland lakes

Describe a situation where Tragedy of the Commons could take place in the ocean.

• Overfishing leading to depletion of fish stocks

• Building a private dock

• Establishing a marine reserve

• Conducting scientific research

What is permitted in a National Park?

• Logging

• Camping

• Mining

• Urban development

What is not permitted in a National Wildlife Refuge?

• Wildlife observation

• Hunting

• Commerical activities

• Photography

What is permitted in a National Forest?

• Commercial fishing

• Logging

• Oil drilling

• Urban expansion

What does the term "Biodiversity" refer to?

• The variety of life in a particular habitat

• The number of species in a zoo

• The genetic similarity among species

• The population size of a single species

What is the Law of Unintended Consequences?

• Outcomes that are not the ones foreseen and intended

• A law that prevents environmental damage

• A rule for sustainable development

• A guideline for economic growth

What does "Extinction" mean?

• The emergence of new species

• The complete disappearance of a species

• The increase in population of a species

• The migration of species to new areas

What is an Anthropocentric view?

• Human-centered perspective

• Nature-centered perspective

• Animal-centered perspective

• Technology-centered perspective