Question 1

Some environmentalists have suggested that the phrase sustainable development is an oxymoron.How would you argue that this is not true?

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Question 2

If economic decisions are to be sustainable they will have to consider which of the following?

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A) environmental costs 
B) societal costs 
C) political costs 
D) environmental and societal costs both must be considered

Question 3

Widespread adoption of sustainable consumption at the global level will not be easy because:

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A) sustainable consumption requires the eradication of poverty which requires that poor people increase their consumption of certain essential resources to improve the quality of their lives and these resources are no longer available. 
B) sustainable consumption requires that the consumption patterns of people in highly developed countries must change to allow for the eradication of poverty and such changes in the lifestyles of people in highly developed countries is a challenge. 
C) sustainable consumption requires that everyone embrace voluntary simplicity on a compulsory basis and while this is supported by politicians,economists are not in support. 
D) sustainable consumption requires the excessive reliance on global resources that will result in a tragedy of the commons

Question 4

Which of the following statements about sustainable development is TRUE?

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A) Sustainable development can support a high quality of life with continued population growth. 
B) Sustainable development is only possible for people living in wealthy countries. 
C) Sustainable development can only support levels of consumption within the limits of the environment. 
D) Sustainable development will be able to support everyone in the world at the United States level of consumption.

Question 5

Why does consumption overpopulation normally occur when common resources are shared?

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Question 6

What is living sustainably and how does it relate to the analogy of "living off the principle instead of living off the interest"? 
What changes are needed to approach this ideal?

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Question 7

Environmental sustainability implies:

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A) the actions of humans directly impact the wellbeing of the natural environment 
B) future generations will have the resources necessary for quality of life 
C) the environment can function indefinitely without going into a decline from the stresses imposed by human society on natural systems 
D) all of these choices

Question 8

Which of the following is the BEST example of voluntary simplicity?

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A) owning a car and occasionally carpooling 
B) owning a car and motorscooter 
C) owning one traditional car,and one hybrid car 
D) sharing ownership of a hybrid car with someone else

Question 9

What is deep ecology worldview?

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A) A radical anthropocentric worldview. 
B) A worldview based on the idea that all species have equal worth. 
C) An idea that resource consumption is unethical. 
D) An expansionist worldview.

Question 10

Which of the following interact to promote sustainable development?
1.Economically viable decisions
2.Socially equitable decisions
3.Environmentally sound decisions
4.High rate of resources use
5.Rapid population growth

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A) 1 and 3 
B) 2 and 4 
C) 1,2,and 3 
D) 3,4,and 5 
E) 1,4,and 5

Question 11

What rights does environmental justice seek to provide?

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A) Adequate protection from environmental hazards. 
B) Adequate wealth to live in clean neighborhoods. 
C) The right to follow western worldview ideas. 
D) Ability to live the deep ecology lifestyle.

Question 12

For a population to live within the limits of its environment which of the following must occur?
1.Population growth must be held to a level that is sustainable
2.Resource consumption must be decreased
3.Quality of life must be lowered
4.Degree of affluence must be maintained
5.Environmental degradation must be reduced

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A) 1,2,and 4 
B) 2,3 and 5 
C) 1,2,and 5 
D) 3,4,and 5 
E) 1 and 2

Question 13

Recommendations for achieving sustainable living include:

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A) Eliminate poverty. 
B) Design sustainable cities. 
C) Provide adequate food for all people. 
D) All these are recommendations for sustainable living.

Question 14

The use of goods and services that satisfy basic human needs,improve the quality of life but minimize resource use is referred to as:

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A) sustainable consumption 
B) organic agriculture 
C) master planned communities 
D) environmental justice

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service?

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A) Car sharing programs. 
B) Protection of watersheds and flood control. 
C) Multi-cropping practices in agriculture. 
D) Stabilizing human population growth.

Question 16

Environmental justice is BEST reflected in:

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A) the concern that the largest number of landfills,incinerators,and sewage treatment plants are found in low-income communities. 
B) the recognition that a person's values and character define that individual more than how many things he or she owns. 
C) joining a car-sharing program rather than choosing individual car-ownership. 
D) the idea that humans have no right to reduce the richness and diversity of life except to satisfy vital needs.

Question 17

Why is it important for communities to take responsibility for their own (local)environments if our goal is to improve the global environment?

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Question 18

All of the following statements regarding the need for environmental justice and the challenges in accomplishing its goals are true EXCEPT:

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A) Many studies indicate that hazardous waste facilities,sanitary landfills,and incinerators are more likely to be located in low-income and minority communities. 
B) Currently,we have little scientific evidence showing to what extent a polluted environment is responsible for the disproportionate health problems of poor and minority communities. 
C) Research evidence suggests that minority communities tend to get more cooperation from government agencies that can help them. 
D) Residents of low-income and minority communities have less involvement in the political process and may not even be aware of their exposure to increased levels of pollutants.

Question 19

Sustainable human activities or behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) identifying strategies for recycling natural resources. 
B) working to limit human population growth. 
C) developing technologies to improve car mileage. 
D) promoting consumption to improve quality of life.

Question 20

What is sustainable consumption and why is accomplishing this not going to be easy?
 What is one way that people in the United States and other highly developed countries have embraced sustainable consumption?

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Exam 2: Sustainability and Human Values