Question 1

Environmental literacy calls for each citizen to be fluent in the principles of ecology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compare and contrast national environmental organizations, radical groups, and NGOs.

Accepted Answer

To compare, all of these are groups, whi

Question 3

Environmental literacy partly consists of being able to

Accepted Answer

A) Read environmental science journals 
B) Understand the basic principles of ecology 
C) Write and publish in environmental journals 
D) Carry out ecological models and experiments 
E) Interpret environmental data from a citizen science project 
A) Read environmental science journals 
B) Understand the basic principles of ecology 
C) Write and publish in environmental journals 
D) Carry out ecological models and experiments 
E) Interpret environmental data from a citizen science project

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT important in influencing public policy?

Accepted Answer

A) Gathering information and understanding the science that informs your issue 
B) Recognizing how and by whom the policy is made 
C) Evaluating which techniques for educating the public and shaping opinion can be effective 
D) Learning how to work with other groups 
E) These are all important steps in influencing public policy 
A) Gathering information and understanding the science that informs your issue 
B) Recognizing how and by whom the policy is made 
C) Evaluating which techniques for educating the public and shaping opinion can be effective 
D) Learning how to work with other groups 
E) These are all important steps in influencing public policy

Question 5

Which of the following would probably NOT be a focus of an NGO?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating and enforcing national environmental laws 
B) Initiating radical or innovative development strategies 
C) Greening major international corporations 
D) Applying large funds to steering international policies 
E) All of these are examples of what an NGO would emphasize and take part in 
A) Creating and enforcing national environmental laws 
B) Initiating radical or innovative development strategies 
C) Greening major international corporations 
D) Applying large funds to steering international policies 
E) All of these are examples of what an NGO would emphasize and take part in

Question 6

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

Accepted Answer

A) The Audubon Society 
B) The Nature Conservancy 
C) The Sierra Club 
D) The Natural Resources Defense Council 
E) Earth First! 
A) The Audubon Society 
B) The Nature Conservancy 
C) The Sierra Club 
D) The Natural Resources Defense Council 
E) Earth First!

Question 7

A label of "biodegradable" ensures that a product will naturally break down in the environment within a few years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following would use the most energy and natural resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking the bus to work instead of driving 
B) Refusing to buy disposable items 
C) Buying a new car every five years to ensure high fuel efficiency 
D) Buying fewer clothes and shoes 
E) All of these examples use about the same amount of energy 
A) Taking the bus to work instead of driving 
B) Refusing to buy disposable items 
C) Buying a new car every five years to ensure high fuel efficiency 
D) Buying fewer clothes and shoes 
E) All of these examples use about the same amount of energy

Question 9

A vegetarian diet has a lower climate change impact than a beef-based diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a national leader, in her speech to the nation, is talking about meeting the needs of our present populations without risking the ability of future generations to meet their needs, she is describing

Accepted Answer

A) A free market-based philosophy of economic development 
B) An economic-based approach to development 
C) Sustainable development 
D) Ecodevelopment 
E) Green design 
A) A free market-based philosophy of economic development 
B) An economic-based approach to development 
C) Sustainable development 
D) Ecodevelopment 
E) Green design

Question 11

Why would the "group of 10" environmental organizations be criticized?

Accepted Answer

A) They are militant and extremist groups that lead to environmental revolutions 
B) They oppose most environmental protection 
C) They tend to compromise and cooperate with the establishment 
D) Their membership is small and they have focused and limited influence 
E) They support radical approaches in addressing environmental problems 
A) They are militant and extremist groups that lead to environmental revolutions 
B) They oppose most environmental protection 
C) They tend to compromise and cooperate with the establishment 
D) Their membership is small and they have focused and limited influence 
E) They support radical approaches in addressing environmental problems

Question 12

If you buy a product that is "natural," you can be assured that the product

Accepted Answer

A) Is nontoxic to humans 
B) Is better for the environment 
C) Contains no harmful ingredients 
D) Contains no pesticides 
E) None of these is correct 
A) Is nontoxic to humans 
B) Is better for the environment 
C) Contains no harmful ingredients 
D) Contains no pesticides 
E) None of these is correct

Question 13

Environmental groups for secondary and postsecondary (college) students help participants

Accepted Answer

A) Come together to multiply the efforts of people with the same goals and ideals 
B) Develop their organizational skills 
C) Become ecologists 
D) Learn how to become effective radical environmentalists 
E) Come together to multiply the efforts of people with the same goals and ideals, and also help them develop their organizational skills 
A) Come together to multiply the efforts of people with the same goals and ideals 
B) Develop their organizational skills 
C) Become ecologists 
D) Learn how to become effective radical environmentalists 
E) Come together to multiply the efforts of people with the same goals and ideals, and also help them develop their organizational skills

Question 14

The "group of 10" environmental organizations are most useful in

Accepted Answer

A) Spearheading truly radical environmental change 
B) Inspiring individual direct actions by all members 
C) Having strong, respected, and organized influence on national environmental policy setting 
D) Initiating student environmental activism on local environmental issues 
E) Inspiring individual direct actions by at least half of all members 
A) Spearheading truly radical environmental change 
B) Inspiring individual direct actions by all members 
C) Having strong, respected, and organized influence on national environmental policy setting 
D) Initiating student environmental activism on local environmental issues 
E) Inspiring individual direct actions by at least half of all members

Question 15

The German Blue Angel and U.S.Green Seal are

Accepted Answer

A) A set of new environmental quality goals 
B) Environmental endorsements of products 
C) Measures of corporate responsibility 
D) Newly established political parties 
E) Public relation icons for the two federal governments 
A) A set of new environmental quality goals 
B) Environmental endorsements of products 
C) Measures of corporate responsibility 
D) Newly established political parties 
E) Public relation icons for the two federal governments

Question 16

Conservation International is an NGO that carries out well-publicized confrontations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The local high school in your hometown has a project where students are collecting water samples in collaboration with the local university.This project is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) Attempt to get high school students involved in environmental careers 
B) Attempt to recruit students to the university 
C) Early careers project 
D) Environmental literacy project 
E) Citizen science project 
A) Attempt to get high school students involved in environmental careers 
B) Attempt to recruit students to the university 
C) Early careers project 
D) Environmental literacy project 
E) Citizen science project

Exam 25: What Then Shall We Do

Environmental literacy calls for each citizen to be fluent in the principles of ecology.

Compare and contrast national environmental organizations, radical groups, and NGOs.

Environmental literacy partly consists of being able to

Which of the following is NOT important in influencing public policy?

Which of the following would probably NOT be a focus of an NGO?

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

A label of "biodegradable" ensures that a product will naturally break down in the environment within a few years.

Which of the following would use the most energy and natural resources?

A vegetarian diet has a lower climate change impact than a beef-based diet.

If a national leader, in her speech to the nation, is talking about meeting the needs of our present populations without risking the ability of future generations to meet their needs, she is describing

Why would the "group of 10" environmental organizations be criticized?

If you buy a product that is "natural," you can be assured that the product

Environmental groups for secondary and postsecondary (college) students help participants

The "group of 10" environmental organizations are most useful in

The German Blue Angel and U.S.Green Seal are

Conservation International is an NGO that carries out well-publicized confrontations.

The local high school in your hometown has a project where students are collecting water samples in collaboration with the local university.This project is an example of a(n)

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