Environmental Sociology Quiz

<p>Overuse and degradation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was healthier and greener (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase their cattle numbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil erosion and plant death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public ownership without accountability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Termination of the mining project using sulfuric acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NIMBY protests by powerful communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanity is utilizing resources at approximately 171% of the planet's capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often result in objectionable projects being relocated to less affluent areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public awareness raised by influential sociologists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>500 million to 1 trillion people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overconsumption of Earth's resources beyond capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To sort through electronics for valuable materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greenpeace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor air quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon monoxide and sulfur oxides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through direct inhalation over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term monitoring and environmental safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased marine and land animal deaths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual actions lead to collective harm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chernobyl disaster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support companies with sustainable practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases overall electricity consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When pollution levels visibly affect their daily lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engage in minor adjustments in daily habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the warmest year on record. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>27 weather and climate disasters causing major damages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Global Climate Ambition Initiative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The introduction of damaging contaminants into an environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased occurrence of extreme weather (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diarrhea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of human-caused climate change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase of 41 extra days of dangerous heat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining who will be allowed to pollute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate adaptation and clean energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to self-heal to a degree (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joint Climate Declaration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time spent collecting potable water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improper waste disposal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.5 liters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desertification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of unsustainable farming practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased storm impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quickly becoming obsolete technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landfill and incineration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased e-waste generation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toxic chemicals and precious metals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They accumulate in the food chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to water resource depletion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groundwater contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of regulation encourages shipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A trash-burning fire in an old coal mine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He clung to exposed tree roots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disproportionate environmental hazards faced by minority groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To buy out residents and relocate them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lead poisoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Indian tribes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their political sovereignty and trust land issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uranium mining and contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They face a higher likelihood of lead poisoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residents being forced to abandon their homes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The long-term cleanup regarding environmental racism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uranium mining and forced removal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The subfield studying human-environment interactions.

Maximum life that can be sustained in an area.

Overuse of shared resources leading to depletion.

Authored 'The Tragedy of the Commons' in 1968.

Economist who identified the commons problem in the 1800s.

Excessive grazing leading to land degradation.

Disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities, especially American Indians.

Careful use of land by individual owners.

Moving livestock without planning for resource limits.

Efforts by the Chippewa tribe to combat environmental hazards affecting their land in Michigan.

'Not In My Backyard'; a phenomenon where people oppose unwanted projects in their own vicinity, pushing them elsewhere.

When humanity's resource consumption exceeds Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources, leading to depletion and waste accumulation.

The use of natural resources by human populations, impacting sustainability and environmental health.

Actions and methods aimed at reducing environmental impact and ensuring the long-term health of ecosystems.

Long-term shifts in temperatures due to human activity, especially greenhouse gases.

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

Severe weather conditions resulting from climate change, causing damage and loss.

An international treaty to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Developed countries with a history of high greenhouse gas emissions.

Countries that have transitioned away from industrial production.

Introduction of harmful contaminants into the environment.

Availability of clean drinking water necessary for health.

Water that has harmful substances making it unsafe for consumption.

Efforts to address and mitigate climate change impacts.

Commitments by countries under the Paris Agreement to reduce emissions.

U.S. Agency for International Development's plan to address climate issues.

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Inequality of responsibility for emissions between developed and developing nations.

Electronic waste that is discarded and often improperly disposed of.

Harmful substances released from e-waste during disposal.

Laws aimed at protecting the environment from pollution.

An environmental organization advocating for sustainable practices.

Contamination of the air by harmful substances.

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.

Radioactive materials left over from nuclear energy production.

Energy emitted from unstable atoms that can harm health and the environment.

A catastrophic nuclear accident in 1986 in Ukraine due to reactor failure.

A major oil spill in 2010 that severely damaged the Gulf Coast.

A neighborhood in New York affected by toxic waste dumping in the 1970s.

An oil tanker that spilled millions of gallons of oil in 1989.

A nuclear disaster in Japan following a 2011 earthquake.

Masks worn to protect individuals from polluted air.

The lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of water usage.

There is a limited amount of usable water on Earth despite its surface being 70% water.

Contamination of water bodies which negatively impacts aquatic life and human health.

Accumulation of pollutants through different levels of the food chain.

The removal of topsoil due to water, wind, or human activity.

Process by which fertile land becomes desert as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agricultural practices.

A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production with modern methods and chemicals.

Destructive alterations to coastal ecosystems caused by dredging for property protection.

Designing products to have a limited lifespan, leading to quick replacement by newer products.

Contamination of land and groundwater as waste decomposes slowly in landfills.

Burning waste which can release harmful pollutants into the air.

Hazardous substances found in electronic devices that can be harmful to health.

Pollution of underground water sources due to chemicals or waste disposal.

Areas in water bodies where oxygen levels are so low that marine life cannot survive.

A town abandoned due to an underground coal fire since 1962.

A fire that remains hidden beneath the surface, difficult to extinguish.

Sites designated for the disposal of hazardous materials.

A health condition caused by high levels of lead exposure.

Research linking race to the location of hazardous waste sites.

Independent tribes that govern themselves under U.S. treaties.

Land held by the U.S. government on behalf of Native tribes.

Nuclear waste dumping proposed on Goshute Indian land.

Site pursued for uranium mining and nuclear waste storage.

Forcible eviction of families for mining coal.

Negative health effects caused by exposure to mining hazards.

Efforts to restore the environment after pollution incidents.

Health hazards associated with old building materials.

Minority groups facing greater environmental risks.