Exam 16: Sociology and the Environment

Olivia and Serena were preparing a presentation to give to city hall officials regarding several environmental issues that needed addressing in their city. They realized that they would be taken more seriously if they showed up with a signed petition and a large number of supporters. Which of the following groups should they target in order to achieve the greatest number of individuals to help them in their environmental campaign?

Josie learned that a development company would be cutting down an old-growth rain forest in the interior of British Columbia. She organized a number of people to join her protest, and on the day scheduled for the industrial clear-cut, they tied themselves to the trees. Josie also ensured that the media was present to record their protest. What were Josie and her fellow protestors doing?

Which of the following is NOT one of the countries that strongly opposed the imposition of regulations to limit the greenhouse gas emissions of domestic industries?

The citizens of Nimbi were actively involved in environmental movements throughout the decade in which the country was recording ever-increasing levels of economic growth. Then a recession hit, and their interest and participation severely declined. What reason could be given to account for this?

The regulatory agencies in Western Europe have adopted the principle of precaution-a new chemical is not introduced if statistical evidence shows a relationship between its use and a dangerous health effect.

Which of the following expend great energy to discredit scientific research on climate change?

In his economics class, Judson learned that countries that are rich in resources have slower-growing economies and greater inequality than countries that are resource poor. What term is used to describe this phenomenon?

Alberta collects more revenue from oil than it does from the province's taxpayers, despite the fact that it has one of the lowest royalty rates for oil extraction in the world.

Sam works for a major oil company and in a discussion with a friend stated that it was time to make a career switch to the natural gas industry. When asked why, he explained that the stores of natural gas are estimated to be approximately 4,000 trillion cubic feet whereas no major crude oil discoveries have been made in decades. What was Sam saying?

After watching a pre-election political debate, Wayne commented to Wendy that he was amazed at the amount of time used by the major parties to discuss their position on environmental issues. Wendy said there was a really good explanation for that. Which of the following would she offer?

Harold is an environmentally conscious individual, and every December would keep his exterior Christmas lights to a minimum. This year he found a half-price sale on outdoor high-efficiency LED Christmas lights, purchased 20 packages and decorated every tree and shrub in his yard. What has impacted Harold's behaviour?

Which country had the highest average carbon dioxide emissions and resource consumption in 1991?

What is the polluter pays principle?

What characterizes the second wave of environmentalism?

According to your text, which of the following plays a substantial role in influencing the environmental attitudes and behaviours of people?

Who was the sociologist who developed the risk society thesis?

After reading a newspaper article announcing yet another hike in provincial sales taxes, Adam announces to his wife that it is time to move to a province where the citizens are not continuously being forced to bear the brunt of the increasing costs of social programs. What province would Adam want to move to?

In 1988, the federal government passed the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to address the assessment and management of chemical substances in the environment. This act was then revised in 1999. Why?

Tania's course outline asserts that students will be exploring the development and implementation of environmental policies and discussing the interactions of government with industry and consumers while addressing environmental issues. What class is Tania enrolled in?

Which of the following theses predicts that the level of environmental concern in a population follows the levels of prosperity and hardship being experienced by the citizens?