12 Questions
What is the main concern associated with the population explosion?
Increased famine and poverty
What is the primary consequence of the depletion of natural resources?
Inability to replace resources once they are gone
Which sector is a major contributor to air pollution in Metro Manila according to the text?
Motor vehicles
How much land is in a distressing condition due to soil erosion according to the text?
90,000 sq kms
Which attitude towards the environment is criticized in the text?
"World is free and unlimited" belief
What has business contributed to according to the text?
Quality of life improvement along with environmental destruction
What was the main motivation behind formulating the Valdez Principles?
As a response to a major oil spill by an Exxon tanker near Valdez, Alaska.
What is one of the key aspects focused on in Environmental Ethics?
Balancing private interests with the common good.
How does business social responsibility to the environment relate to natural law?
Businesses must comply with natural laws to avoid interference with nature.
Which principle emphasizes the importance of conserving nonrenewable natural resources?
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
What was the significant event that led to the drafting of the Valdez Principles?
An oil spill from an Exxon tanker near Valdez, Alaska.
How does Environmental Ethics view man's relationship with the environment?
Man is part of a complex web of interrelationships in the ecosystem.
Test your knowledge on the ecological problem, including population explosion, depletion of natural resources, pollution, and destruction of the earth. Learn about the consequences and impact of issues like oil depletion, pollution from motor vehicles, and the challenges of population growth.
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