Worksheets5.1, 5.3, 5.11, 5.12 APES
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 45mins
Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture
green revolution
agricultural revolution
industrial revolution
subsistence agriculture
The Green Revolution included all of these practices, except:
maximizing crop yield
using large amounts of fertilizers
multi-cropping
organic farming techniques
What are considered "the commons"
Common house hold items like knifes, spoons, and forks.
A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge
A field where college students can sit outside in between classes
Which of these is not an example of a commons?
The air
The ocean
Privately owned farms
In the movie "The Lorax" what was considered the commons?
The barbaloo bears
The truffula trees
The Once-ler
Sustainability
The process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged.
The ability to read minds
The ability to save resources for years and years
Unsustainable
When resources can never be replenished again.
When resources are used or depleted faster than they can be replenished.
When you are not mentally stable.
What is overgrazing?
When cows eat so much they get sick and throw up
When a section of land is used for extended periods of time, or without sufficient recovery periods.
When horses eat too much grass
What is a negative consequence of overgrazing?
vegetation or grass is damaged and the ground can no longer be used for feeding or agriculture.
your animals cannot graze for one day
your animals get sick
What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons
When humans overuse natural resources
When the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group
When humans act selfishly, thinking of their own self-interest
When plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food
Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?
Improving literacy among urban populations
Raising tax rates for large corporations
Inventing stronger antibiotics
Passing a law to set limits for fishermen
What is the negative impact of the tragedy of the commons?
Overconsumption of shared resources
Increased competition for shared resources
Depletion or degradation of shared resources
Lack of accountability for resource use
What is the positive impact of the green revolution?
No impact on agricultural productivity, food security, or poverty.
Decreased agricultural productivity, worsened food security, and increased poverty.
Increased environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and soil erosion.
Increased agricultural productivity, improved food security, and reduced poverty.
The domestication of plants and animals occurred in the
First Agricultural Revolution
Green Revolution
Second Agricultural Revolution
Columbian Exchange
Industrial Revolution
Which of the following agricultural inputs were the most recent technological innovations employed in less developed countries during the Green Revolution?
Metal plows and harvesting equipment
Irrigated farm fields
Seed hybrids and animal breeds
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Terracing in highland terrain
In which of the following world regions has the Green Revolution had the least impact on agriculture?
East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Central America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Green Revolution technology has resulted in which of the following in modern
agriculture?
The development of high-yield grains and the expansion of cultivated areas
The construction of new irrigation systems and a reduction in the use of fertilizers
An increase in the circulation of investment capital to help the poorest farmers
The loss of prime agricultural land and smaller yields from grain crops
The end of famine in the world
Green revolution refers to............
Use of Green manure
Grow more crops
High yielding varieties programme
Green vegetation
In Green Revolution the traditional farming techniques were replaced by ______________________ and the farming became more scientific.
Seeds
Machineries
Carts
Old methods
Which of the following shows how human activity negatively impacts an ecosystem (ex. forest)?
Chopping down trees for buildings takes away animal habitats.
Planting trees adding shelter for animals.
Adding signs to mark sea turtle nest locations on a beach.
Which of the choices best explains an "ecological footprint"?
A green footprint in the sand
the total area of healthy land and water ecosystems needed to provide the resources you use.
the total amount of carbon underground
the sum of all biomes in North America
True or False:
The average American has an ecological footprint less than most other countries.
True
False
Explain the concept of ecological overshoot and its impact on the environment.
Ecological overshoot is when humanity's demand on nature exceeds the biosphere's ability to regenerate resources and absorb waste, leading to depletion of natural resources and degradation of the environment.
Ecological overshoot only affects certain areas of the world and does not have a global impact on the environment.
Ecological overshoot has no impact on the environment as nature can always replenish the resources that are being used.
Ecological overshoot is when humanity's demand on nature is perfectly balanced with the biosphere's ability to regenerate resources and absorb waste, leading to a sustainable environment.
What are some practical strategies that individuals can adopt to reduce their ecological footprints?
Reducing energy consumption, using public transportation, minimizing waste, eating a plant-based diet, and supporting sustainable products
Increasing energy consumption, driving alone, producing more waste, eating a meat-heavy diet, and supporting non-sustainable products
Discuss the economic implications of businesses adopting sustainable practices to reduce their ecological footprints.
There will be no impact on the economy as a result of sustainable practices.
Businesses can experience cost savings and improved brand reputation.
Sustainable practices will lead to a decrease in product quality and customer satisfaction.
Businesses will experience increased costs and decreased brand reputation.
How does social responsibility play a role in reducing ecological footprints?
By promoting sustainable practices and behaviors
By promoting deforestation and habitat destruction
By ignoring environmental regulations
By increasing pollution and waste
What are the consequences of ignoring ecological footprints on future generations?
Increased biodiversity and ecosystem stability
Enhanced natural resource availability
Environmental degradation, resource depletion, and decreased quality of life
Improved air and water quality
List two specific actions that can be taken to reduce the ecological footprint of a manufacturing company.
Implementing energy-efficient practices and using sustainable materials in production
Using toxic materials in production and ignoring pollution control measures
Disregarding environmental regulations and increasing waste production
Increasing energy consumption and using non-renewable resources
Explain the concept of carbon offsetting and its role in reducing ecological footprints.
Carbon offsetting has no impact on reducing ecological footprints
Carbon offsetting is only effective in urban areas
Carbon offsetting helps to reduce ecological footprints by balancing out the environmental impact of activities that produce carbon emissions.
Carbon offsetting increases carbon emissions
How can government policies and regulations influence the ecological footprints of a nation?
By setting standards for environmental protection, promoting sustainable practices, and incentivizing green technologies.
By reducing taxes and regulations on industries regardless of their environmental impact
By promoting the use of non-renewable resources and unsustainable practices
By ignoring environmental concerns and focusing solely on economic growth
Discuss the impact of consumer behavior on ecological footprints.
Consumer behavior has no impact on ecological footprints
Ecological footprints are only affected by government policies
Consumer behavior only affects individual ecological footprints and not the overall impact
Consumer behavior affects the demand for products and services, which in turn affects the use of resources and generation of waste, thus impacting ecological footprints.
Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.
True
False
Out of the 4 choices, which would be the LEAST sustainable:
Everyone driving their own car
Walking
Taking a bus
carpooling with a friend
Anything from nature that living things use is called a ______________.
energy
pollution
food
natural resource
The _______________________ of a fishery is the highest amount of a species that can be harvested without diminishing the populating in future years.
Maximum Sustainable Yield
Exclusive Economic zone
Overexploited
Unintentional Bycatch
A sustainable society would emphasize
maintaining the current rates of energy flow and resource use
converting the world’s high-quality energy resources to low-quality heat
using energy efficiently and reusing and recycling matter
expanding the use of fossil fuel energy sources
Compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat
beef
beans
rice
corn
Using resources at at rate which ensures those resources will be around for future generations is called
Ecological Deficit
Carbon creditting
Biocapacity
Sustainability
What is Sustainable development?
The ability to recover after a disturbance
Using resources that preserve ecosystem services
resource that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystems functions
resource that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time
Why is resilience important for sustainable development?
Sustainable development must include resilience to be flexible enough to survive environmental stresses
Sustainable development must include resilience to recover faster
