Environmental Ethics and Social Responsibility

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What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?

To analyze the relationship between humans and the environment (correct)

To promote environmental awareness through education

To develop policies for environmental protection

To create programs for sustainable development

What is one of the roles of philosophy in environmentalism?

To create laws for environmental protection

To raise environmental awareness and promote action (correct)

To develop technologies for sustainable living

To conduct research on environmental issues

What is implied when considering the impact of our actions on nature?

Only industrial activities affect the environment

Our daily actions have a significant impact on the environment (correct)

Human actions have no impact on the environment

Environmental problems are solely caused by human activities

What is one of the applications of environmental ethics?

To guide our actions in upholding the welfare of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal action that reflects environmental ethics?

Segregating waste and throwing trash properly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of environmental groups in environmentalism?

To call attention to environmental problems and environmental abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of preserving the environment according to environmental ethics?

To recognize the intrinsic value of nonhuman elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of environmental degradation according to environmental ethics?

Harm to humans through environmental consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target of environmental activism?

Governments and corporate policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of starting environmental action in one's own home?

It is a necessary step towards becoming a responsible steward of nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of environmental ethics regarding human responsibility?

Humans have a responsibility to safeguard the planet Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to environmental ethics emphasizes the connection between social problems and environmental issues?

Social ecology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of environmental aesthetics?

Appreciating nature's innate beauty and relating effectively with the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which concept of environmental ethics considers climate change a significant ethical, social, and political issue?

Climate ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of advocates of environmental justice?

To ensure equity and the meaningful involvement of communities and governments in addressing environmental challenges Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of environmental justice?

The fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of having knowledge about nature according to environmental aesthetics?

To appreciate nature's innate beauty and relate more effectively with the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the mining corporation's decision not to construct an effective storing facility for mining waste?

The improperly stored waste leaked and polluted the nearby river, poisoned marine life, and caused people in the nearby village to get sick. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the businessman's decision to convert farmland into a subdivision?

Hundreds of trees were uprooted and streams were covered in cement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the local official's campaign to set aside forested land as a watershed area?

The area was declared off-limits to loggers and miners. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the concept of sustainability in environmentalism?

Reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the collaboration between the animal shelter and the local government intended to achieve?

Conduct free vaccination drives for pets. Signup and view all the answers

What do environmentalist views emphasize in terms of human responsibility?

Addressing environmental problems directly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of sustainability?

To ensure that natural resources are available for future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated amount of food wasted worldwide according to the World Food Programme?

One-third of the total food supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the average amount of rice wasted per Filipino per year according to the Philippine Rice Research Institute?

3.2 kilograms Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the fact that food waste could have fed other people?

That resources are being misused and wasted Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying message in the reflection on personal resource usage?

To use resources more efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of practicing sustainability?

To reduce waste and conserve resources for the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of researching an environmental organization?

To evaluate the effectiveness of its projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of applying environmental philosophy in a political cartoon?

To illustrate the main ideas of environmental philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of presenting research on an environmental organization in class?

To encourage peer feedback and discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating an action plan with one's family to wisely and efficiently use natural resources?

To implement environmental ethics in daily life Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of reflecting on one's experiences in implementing an environmental action plan?

To identify areas for improvement in the plan Signup and view all the answers