Environmental Change and Health Issues
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Humans first began altering the environment on a large scale during which period?

  • during the development of synthetic pesticides around 85 years ago
  • during the great acceleration of the past 72 years
  • during the rise of the nuclear age 79 years ago
  • during the industrial revolution around 275 years ago
  • during the agricultural revolution around 12,000 years ago (correct)

    • Since the collapse of the World Trade Center, which of the following statements are true?

  • thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors have experienced serious respiratory illnesses or cancers
  • 9/11 first responders were found to have a higher incidence of Covid-19 during the early months of the pandemic
  • the Bush Administration's EPA director admitted to lying about the environmental health risks in lower Manhattan after 9/11
  • A and B
  • A, B, and C (correct)

    • Which of the following statements about air pollution is true?

  • includes chemicals humans put in the atmosphere and chemicals released by natural events
  • knows no boundaries
  • prematurely kills more than 8 million people per year
  • can vary significantly depending on the season and even the time of day
  • all of the above (correct)

    • The materials about Indigenous environmental perspectives make all of the following points EXCEPT which one?

    <p>Indigenous groups should be allowed to set fires whenever and wherever they choose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The field of Environmental Studies does all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the recent course lectures and/or readings which of the following statements is true?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question would a utilitarian conservationist be MOST likely to ask?

    <p>How can we ensure that the greatest possible number of people benefit from the natural resources of their nation?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story of the passenger pigeon best illustrates which of the following themes?

    <p>the value of recognizing the capacity of humans to cause enviro-technological transformations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the course lectures so far, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>&quot;Silent Spring&quot; helped focus US attention on the unintended problems caused by pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The North American “wildlife conservation miracle" promoted the idea(s) that...

    <p>A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the recent lectures and/or readings, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Exxon scientists conducted cutting-edge climate modeling research during the 1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insects provide which of the following “ecosystem services”?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the readings on US attitudes toward climate change, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>self-reported knowledge about climate change differs by gender and by income/emission level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deep sea mining ...:

    <p>aims to extract cobalt and other minerals for electric vehicle batteries and solar panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The oceans do the following:

    <p>A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the following BEST explains the idea that a species "is more likely to hold lucky cards if they're playing with a big deck"?

    <p>species with high levels of genetic variability are more likely to adapt to new conditions than species with relatively low levels of genetic variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Agent Orange refers to:

    <p>the herbicide used by US military forces in Vietnam during the 1960s and '70s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Endocrine-disrupting chemicals do the following:

    <p>A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Our readings and/or lectures have briefly addressed all of the following ideas EXCEPT which one?

    <p>emergent properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Obstacles standing in the way of a clean energy transition in the United States include which of the following?

    <p>A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Infrastructure refers to:

    <p>the basic built features that undergird human civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the recent readings, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>reducing food waste through circular food systems contributes to sustainable agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United States significantly decreased (that is, decreased by more than 10%) its reliance on which of the following energy sources between 2003 and 2023?

    <p>coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Upstream solutions" for reducing waste include which of the following?

    <p>A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the 2024 Supreme Court decision that overturned the "Chevron deference doctrine"...

    <p>it is the responsibility of courts to decide whether a law means what a federal regulatory agency says</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following happened in association with the Flint water crisis?

    <p>city officials changed the source of the community's water supply without utilizing anti-leaching chemicals to protect citizens from lead pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The recent readings make all of the following points EXCEPT which one?

    <p>Democrats support renewable energy development in order to reduce energy costs, while Republicans support renewable energy development in order to curb climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Frackaging" is associated with which of the following?

    <p>the &quot;ethane cracker&quot; facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microplastics are:

    <p>A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the recent lectures and/or readings

    <p>little brown bats are suffering from a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam 1

    • Humans first significantly altered the environment around 12,000 years ago during the agricultural revolution.
    • The industrial revolution, starting around 275 years ago, also substantially altered the environment.
    • The rise of the nuclear age (79 years ago) and the great acceleration of the past 72 years are also major periods of environmental change.
    • Thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors have experienced serious respiratory illnesses, or cancers.
    • First responders were found to have a higher incidence of Covid-19.
    • The EPA director admitted to lying about the environmental health risks after 9/11.
    • Air pollution encompasses chemicals released by natural events and human activity.
    • Air pollution is a global issue, not confined to any boundaries.
    • Premature death due to pollution exceeds 8 million people per year.
    • Pollution levels vary by season and even time of day.
    • Indigenous environmental perspectives highlight the value of Indigenous knowledge and land rights.
    • Combining Indigenous knowledge with Western science is beneficial, and not conflicting.
    • Indigenous knowledge plays a part in developing medicines such as aspirin.
    • Environmental studies draws knowledge from many disciplines and relates it to practical knowledge and social practices.

    Exam 2

    • Exxon scientists conducted crucial climate modeling research in the 1970s.
    • Reports of extreme weather vary by political party affiliation.
    • Insects perform essential ecosystem services, including pollination of wild flowers and crops, and decomposition of organic matter.
    • Self-reported knowledge about climate change varies by gender and income/emission levels.
    • Americans want stricter building codes in areas vulnerable to extreme weather events.
    • Deep-sea mining may worsen environmental problems.

    Exam 3

    • Reducing food waste leads to sustainable agriculture practices.
    • Governments should reconsider policies on fossil fuels.
    • The significant decrease in reliance on coal and natural gas between 2003 and 2023.
    • Upstream solutions for waste reduction involve product redesign and banning specific plastics.
    • The 2024 Supreme Court ruling questioned the authority of the EPA.
    • Recent readings emphasize the need for clean energy transitions.
    • Increased attention to the problem of microplastics, which are hazardous to the environment.
    • The readings refer to the ongoing issue of uranium mines in the Southwestern US.
    • "Frackaging" is criticized for its environmental impacts.

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    Explore the significant periods of environmental change from the agricultural revolution to the present day. This quiz also examines the impacts of pollution on health, particularly in relation to 9/11 responders. Test your knowledge on the global implications of air pollution and Indigenous perspectives on the environment.

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