Environmental Issues and Human Impact

The video explores the history of the modern environmental movement, starting with Time Magazine's 1989 recognition of the endangered as the individual of the year. It traces population growth, technological advances, and environmental catastrophes throughout the 20th century. Key events include the Green Revolution, the rise of environmental awareness through Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring', and international agreements like the Montreal Protocol. The video also discusses sustainable development and global summits, concluding with an analysis of environmental conflicts using sociological frameworks.

What was the main reason Time Magazine named the endangered as its individual of the year?

• To emphasize the importance of art in society

• To bring attention to global environmental issues

• To highlight the achievements of Christo

• To celebrate the success of the Green Revolution

What was a significant factor in the population growth during the early 20th century?

• Increased global conflicts

• Decreased agricultural production

• Advancements in medicine

• Increased birth rates

Which invention was initially celebrated for its role in combating malaria?

• Automobiles

• Refrigerators

• DDT

• CFCs

What was the primary focus of Rachel Carson's publication 'Silent Spring'?

• The importance of technological advancements

• The advantages of urbanization

• The impact of DDT on the environment

• The benefits of nuclear energy

What was a major environmental issue faced by big American cities in the 1970s?

• Automobile emissions and smog

• Nuclear plant meltdowns

• Oil spills

• Deforestation

What was the significance of the Montreal Protocol?

• It was a response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill

• It addressed the depletion of the ozone layer

• It was the first global environmental summit

• It focused on reducing automobile emissions

Which environmental disaster highlighted the need for the Superfund law in the United States?

• Three Mile Island

• Love Canal

• Bhopal catastrophe

• Chernobyl meltdown

What concept explains the limits of Earth's resources in relation to human use?

• Photochemical smog

• Green Revolution

• Carrying capacity

• Sustainable development

What type of conflict is exemplified by the submergence of Dachang Township due to the Three Gorges Dam?

• Supply depot and living space conflict

• Living space and waste repository conflict

• Supply depot and waste repository conflict

• Living space and supply depot conflict

What is the potential consequence of exceeding Earth's carrying capacity?

• Increased technological advancements

• Planetary overshoot

• Decreased population growth

• Improved quality of life