Fundamentals of Environmental Science Quiz
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Which term is used to describe the maximum number of individuals that an environment can support sustainably?

  • Biocapacity
  • Sustainability
  • Tragedy of the commons
  • Carrying capacity (correct)

    • What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?

  • The impact of human activities on the environment
  • The capacity of an environment to provide resources
  • The availability of goods and services in an environment
  • The total area of land and water required to sustainably support a person or population (correct)

    • What is the main focus of environmental science?

  • The study of the Earth's ecosystems
  • The study of sustainable development
  • The study of the Earth's natural resources
  • The study of human impact on the environment (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe resources that are derived from the natural environment?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

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

    What is the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science?

    <p>It involves the study of various environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the photograph of the whole planet taken in 1967?

    <p>It changed the course of human history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tragedy of the commons?

    <p>It refers to the depletion of natural resources due to overuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of carrying capacity?

    <p>It is the maximum number of individuals an environment can support sustainably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural resources and why are they important to human life?

    <p>They are materials or substances occurring in nature that can be used by humans for their benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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