ENVS 102.2: Ecological and Biocapacity Quiz

<p>Encouraging sustainable practices by making polluting activities more expensive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life-centered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moral principles guiding our treatment of the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What is the best way to manage natural resources? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The equitable distribution of environmental burdens and benefits regardless of social factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poverty always leads to environmental degradation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affluent individuals tend to consume more, generating more waste and pollution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that companies are fully responsible for all the environmental and health costs of their goods and services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A farmer experiences a decrease in crop yield due to polluted air from a nearby factory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It would result in a significant rise in the price of gasoline for consumers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consumers are not aware of the true costs associated with the goods they consume. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater access to resources and the ability to invest in pollution control measures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase government subsidies for polluting industries to make production cheaper. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning of fossil fuels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life-centered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the survival of all species, not just humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of biological systems to inspire innovative designs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advancement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They restrict access to education and healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It poses a threat to vulnerable populations and drives extinctions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing environmental problems requires a shift in our values and understanding of our relationship with nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The negative impact of ineffective governments, corruption and lack of development on global growth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To outline the challenges of sustainable nation building and urban design. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resource conservation, pollution prevention, and social equity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overview introduces key concepts related to sustainability and their relevance to sustainable development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advancements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift towards a more sustainable and equitable development model. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The figures illustrate the impact of unsustainable consumption patterns on energy and water resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A culture of excessive material consumption in the U.S. leads to lower levels of happiness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The ability of ecosystems to regenerate resources and absorb pollution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>An imbalance where resource consumption exceeds regeneration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reduces the biocapacity of the Earth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Earth's natural resources, such as forests, water, and minerals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>an ethical obligation to prioritize the needs of future generations. (B), the pursuit of technological innovations to replace degraded natural resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They fail to address the root causes of environmental problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of Ozone Layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive use of fertilizers in agriculture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced biodiversity losses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human-centered worldviews are inherently flawed and unsustainable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planetary Boundaries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to understand and control natural systems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, reflecting resource use.

The capacity of ecosystems to regenerate resources and absorb waste indefinitely.

When ecological footprint exceeds biocapacity, leading to resource depletion.

Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations.

Increase in the number of people, contributing to environmental problems.

Burning oil, coal, and natural gas, leading to pollution and climate change.

Environmental and health impacts not included in market prices of goods/services.

Increased disconnection from natural environments, leading to less awareness of ecological issues.

Poverty can lead to environmental degradation through wasteful practices and overconsumption.

Affluence causes increased consumption, waste, and pollution due to higher spending power.

The U.S. rate of consumption equates to using five planets' worth of resources.

Affluent individuals can invest in pollution control and conservation efforts.

Companies often do not pay for the environmental and health costs of their goods.

Gasoline prices exclude the environmental damage costs, leading to underestimated prices.

Full-cost pricing incorporates the harmful health and environmental costs into product prices.

Externalities are costs not captured in market prices, impacting society and environment.

A perspective that prioritizes human needs over environmental concerns, viewing nature as a resource for humans.

Individuals or groups that manage natural resources with care for current and future generations.

Limits within which humanity can safely operate to avoid environmental degradation.

Critical thresholds beyond which significant change occurs in ecosystems, often leading to irreversible damage.

Natural cycles essential for ecosystem function, disrupted by human activities like excessive fertilizers.

Reduction in the variety of life on Earth due to habitat destruction and ecosystem changes.

Transformations in land use patterns, often from natural areas to urban or agricultural developments.

A lifestyle that meets human needs while preserving the environment for future generations.

Transitioning from harmful to beneficial government subsidies that support natural capital.

Increasing taxes on pollution while decreasing taxes on income to encourage sustainable practices.

The disconnection of people from nature, often due to urban living.

Over half of the global population lives in urban areas, with 75% in developed countries.

Differing beliefs about the seriousness of environmental issues and solutions, including human-centered, life-centered, and earth-centered perspectives.

The study of moral issues concerning how humans interact with the environment.

The belief that we should preserve the environment for future inhabitants.

The equitable treatment of all people regardless of social factors when addressing environmental hazards.

Climate change disrupts the carbon cycle by increasing carbon dioxide levels, mainly from fossil fuel burning.

Belief that all species have intrinsic value and ethical responsibility to prevent extinction.

View that humans are part of nature, which supports all life forms, emphasizing long-term ecological balance.

Learning from nature to solve human design problems, integrating natural principles into solutions.

Ethical perspective prioritizing human needs and interests over those of other species or ecosystems.

Disparities in environmental conditions and resources that affect different socio-economic groups.

Groups at higher risk of harm from climate change effects due to social and economic factors.

The threat that human-induced climate change poses to the survival of various species.

Governments that fail to perform essential functions and provide services.

Governments that restrict transparency and public participation.

Nations with weak institutions making them prone to crisis.

Abuse of power for personal gain, undermining governance.

A state of economic stagnation and lack of basic services.

The use of physical goods, often beyond basic needs.

Cultural or systemic factors preventing advancement in society.

The ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations.