Chapter 1 - Environmental Problems Quiz
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What is a common characteristic of affluent countries in relation to resource use?

  • They are usually poor.
  • They are most responsible for environmental degradation, wastes, and pollution. (correct)
  • They include China and India.
  • They have low levels of resource use.

    • What is the current estimated total human population?

  • 7.1 billion (correct)
  • 4 billion
  • 87 million
  • 2 billion

    • According to environmental and social scientists, what are identified as the primary causes of environmental degradation?

  • Poverty, population decline, unsustainable resource use, and failure to include environmental costs in market prices.
  • Poverty, population decline, unsustainable resource use, and including environmental costs in market prices.
  • Poverty, population growth, unsustainable resource use, and government corruption. (correct)
  • Poverty, population growth, unmanageable growth of resources, and government corruption.

    • How can we best address the challenge of slowing population growth?

    <p>Promoting family planning and elevating the status of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates affluent countries in terms of environmental impact?

    <p>They account for a large portion of environmental degradation and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically considered a major cause of environmental degradation according to experts?

    <p>Economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of resource use, what characterizes affluent countries?

    <p>They have high levels of resource consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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