24 Questions
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
To provide a systematic approach to testing ideas and evaluating data
Which group of environmental stewards are financial supporters of environmental causes?
Donors
What is the role of practitioners among environmental stewards?
They work on environmental tasks daily
Who are considered as 'Doers' among environmental stewards?
Individuals who take action to address environmental problems
What is the primary focus of environmental stewardship?
To benefit the environment and human beings through collective responsibility
Which category of environmental stewards includes staff for environmental groups, scientists, and policy officers?
Practitioners
What marked the start of modern environmentalism?
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
What are the three unifying themes in environmental science mentioned in the text?
Sustainability, stewardship, sound science
Which principle emphasizes the concept of sustainability to avert a global ecological crisis?
The Sustainability Principle
What does 'sustainability' mean in the context of environmental science as described in the text?
Ensuring that resources can be regenerated at the same rate they are harvested
What is the focus of the Precautionary Principle in international environmental policy?
Remedial action of past environmental impact
Which sphere focuses on the growth of businesses and economic infrastructures dependent on natural resources?
Economic sphere
Which principle emphasizes fairness in international trade and responsibility in businesses?
The Polluter Pays Principle
Which principle outlines the involvement of the general public as stakeholders in environmental decisions?
The Participation Principle
How is a sustainable society defined based on the text?
Balancing economic, social, and ecological aspects
What is the main purpose of the ecological sphere as described in the text?
To ensure respect for the environment while supporting economic and social spheres
What does the Equity Principle refer to in international environmental policy?
Fairness to future generations
Which term was first used to define the limits to the exploitation of biologically renewable resources?
Sustainability
What is the main focus of a sustainable economy?
Reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), what are characteristics of a green economy?
Low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, social inclusivity
What does the quote by Mahatma Gandhi 'There is sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed' imply?
Human needs should be limited to avoid overexploitation of natural resources
What is the role of environmental policy?
Setting guidelines for managing environmental impact
During the Industrial Revolution, what were oil and gas primarily used for?
Mass production of goods
How does the Green Economy Coalition define a green economy?
An economy that provides better quality of life within planetary boundaries
Explore the intrinsic link between the environment and the economy, understanding how human societies interact with nature. Learn about sustainable living and the importance of balancing economic activities with environmental conservation.
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