Question 1

We often speak of throwing garbage away. Is there an "away?" Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

When garbage is thrown away, there is no

Question 2

What should you do to improve the global environment? What can you do to improve the global environment? What will you do to improve the global environment? Be honest!

Accepted Answer

I should take responsibility for my acti

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the level of wealth in highly developed nations?
I. It has created the wealthiest group of people that has ever lived
II. Less than 5% of the world's people control approximately 25% of the world's economy
III. The wealthiest nations depend on many other nations for their level of prosperity

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  I and II 
E)  I, II, and III 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  I and II 
E)  I, II, and III

Question 4

Suppose that you have just started a summer internship working for the United Nations. Discuss two important sustainable development goals that might be addressed most effectively at this international level.

Accepted Answer

To attain sustainable development global

Question 5

"The poor stay poor, not because they're lazy but because they have no access to capital." This statement provides the philosophical basis for which development strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishment of the United Nations Children's Fund 
B)  Establishment of Microcredit programs 
C)  Reversing the flow of global funds so that is moves from highly developed to developing countries 
D)  Increasing the number of trained professionals in developing nations 
E)  Raising the status of women in developing nations 
A)  Establishment of the United Nations Children's Fund 
B)  Establishment of Microcredit programs 
C)  Reversing the flow of global funds so that is moves from highly developed to developing countries 
D)  Increasing the number of trained professionals in developing nations 
E)  Raising the status of women in developing nations

Question 6

All of the following are likely candidates to be incorporated into a comprehensive energy plan to stabilize the global climate EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear power 
B)  Carbon sequestration 
C)  Energy conservation 
D)  Increased use of fossil fuels as developing nations like China grow economically 
E)  Reducing use of fossil fuels in highly developed nations 
A)  Nuclear power 
B)  Carbon sequestration 
C)  Energy conservation 
D)  Increased use of fossil fuels as developing nations like China grow economically 
E)  Reducing use of fossil fuels in highly developed nations

Question 7

Which of the following factors determine whether or not consumption is sustainable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Population 
B)  Economic activities 
C)  Technology choices 
D)  Social values 
E)  All of these choices are correct 
A)  Population 
B)  Economic activities 
C)  Technology choices 
D)  Social values 
E)  All of these choices are correct

Question 8

The chemical composition of the earth's atmosphere is currently changing, as carbon captured by plants hundreds of millions of years ago is being released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels. From a systems perspective, what are the implications of this increased level of carbon dioxide for terrestrial plants, and to corals?

Accepted Answer

Increased carbon dioxide in the earth's

Question 9

In what way would improving the status of women in developing countries have a positive impact on achieving sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

Failing to confront the problem of pover

Question 10

An important lesson that applies to many of the environmental issues discussed in this course is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost all environmental problems have identifiable solutions 
B)  People in one part of the world are unaffected by the environmental choices made in other parts 
C)  Those of us who live in highly developed nations are at the core of the environmental problems facing the world today 
D)  Taking a "wait-and-see" approach is an effective way to deal with environmental problems 
E)  Developing nations use the majority of the world's resources 
A)  Almost all environmental problems have identifiable solutions 
B)  People in one part of the world are unaffected by the environmental choices made in other parts 
C)  Those of us who live in highly developed nations are at the core of the environmental problems facing the world today 
D)  Taking a "wait-and-see" approach is an effective way to deal with environmental problems 
E)  Developing nations use the majority of the world's resources

Question 11

Which of terms below is defined as "The ability to meet humanity's current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental sustainability 
B)  Limited development 
C)  Carrying capacity 
D)  Per capita GNI PPP 
E)  Peak Oil 
A)  Environmental sustainability 
B)  Limited development 
C)  Carrying capacity 
D)  Per capita GNI PPP 
E)  Peak Oil

Question 12

How does the concept of Sustainable Development differ from that of Environmental Sustainability?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on meeting the current needs of humanity, without compromising the future needs of humanity 
B)  It is concerned about not over-using natural resources 
C)  It has a more direct focus on improving peoples' lives 
D)  It does not consider future generations 
A)  It focuses on meeting the current needs of humanity, without compromising the future needs of humanity 
B)  It is concerned about not over-using natural resources 
C)  It has a more direct focus on improving peoples' lives 
D)  It does not consider future generations

Question 13

What factor(s) ultimately determine the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  The technological development of the organisms living there 
B)  The number of people living there 
C)  How long organisms have existed there 
D)  Its ability to absorb wastes and renew itself 
E)  All of these choices are correct 
A)  The technological development of the organisms living there 
B)  The number of people living there 
C)  How long organisms have existed there 
D)  Its ability to absorb wastes and renew itself 
E)  All of these choices are correct

We often speak of throwing garbage away. Is there an "away?" Explain your answer.

What should you do to improve the global environment? What can you do to improve the global environment? What will you do to improve the global environment? Be honest!

Suppose that you have just started a summer internship working for the United Nations. Discuss two important sustainable development goals that might be addressed most effectively at this international level.

"The poor stay poor, not because they're lazy but because they have no access to capital." This statement provides the philosophical basis for which development strategy?

All of the following are likely candidates to be incorporated into a comprehensive energy plan to stabilize the global climate EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors determine whether or not consumption is sustainable?

In what way would improving the status of women in developing countries have a positive impact on achieving sustainable development?

An important lesson that applies to many of the environmental issues discussed in this course is that:

Which of terms below is defined as "The ability to meet humanity's current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs?"

How does the concept of Sustainable Development differ from that of Environmental Sustainability?

What factor(s) ultimately determine the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

Water: a Limited Resource

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

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Exam 24: Tomorrows Word

We often speak of throwing garbage away. Is there an "away?" Explain your answer.

What should you do to improve the global environment? What can you do to improve the global environment? What will you do to improve the global environment? Be honest!

Suppose that you have just started a summer internship working for the United Nations. Discuss two important sustainable development goals that might be addressed most effectively at this international level.

"The poor stay poor, not because they're lazy but because they have no access to capital." This statement provides the philosophical basis for which development strategy?

All of the following are likely candidates to be incorporated into a comprehensive energy plan to stabilize the global climate EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors determine whether or not consumption is sustainable?

In what way would improving the status of women in developing countries have a positive impact on achieving sustainable development?

An important lesson that applies to many of the environmental issues discussed in this course is that:

Which of terms below is defined as "The ability to meet humanity's current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs?"

How does the concept of Sustainable Development differ from that of Environmental Sustainability?

What factor(s) ultimately determine the carrying capacity of a given ecosystem?

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

Water: a Limited Resource

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Filters