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What term is used to refer to changes to biophysical environments and ecosystems caused by humans?
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?
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'?
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?
What is causing severe effects including global warming and environmental degradation?
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What are some of the problems proposed as representing catastrophic risks to the survival of the human species?
What are some of the problems proposed as representing catastrophic risks to the survival of the human species?
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