Human Impact on the Environment Quiz
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What term is used to refer to changes to biophysical environments and ecosystems caused by humans?

  • Ecological human influence
  • Anthropogenic environmental impact (correct)
  • Natural environmental impact
  • Human-induced climate change

    • Which activity is NOT mentioned as a cause of environmental damage on a global scale?

  • Overconsumption
  • Sustainable development (correct)
  • Population growth
  • Neoliberal economic policies

    • Who first introduced the term 'Anthropocene'?

  • Alexey Pavlov
  • Arthur Tansley
  • Russian geologists
  • Paul Crutzen (correct)

    • What is causing severe effects including global warming and environmental degradation?

    <p>Modifying the environment to fit the needs of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the problems proposed as representing catastrophic risks to the survival of the human species?

    <p>Global warming and biodiversity loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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