15 Questions
What is the primary motivation for individuals to take action towards safeguarding nature according to the text?
Intangible value of nature
Which term refers to the pleasure people derive from experiencing the natural world?
Sense of wonder
What is scientifically and anecdotally understood to decrease stress and boost human happiness?
Escaping the built environment
What is vital in order to appreciate the bounteous wonders of our earth according to the text?
Sense of wonder
How does the text suggest we ensure future generations are blessed with the same opportunities as us?
By cultivating a positive relationship with the outdoors
'In wildness is the salvation of the world' is a belief shared by Leopold and which other figure mentioned in the text?
Thoreau
Which term describes individuals who develop a close connection or affection with the land?
'Spiritual attachment'
What is widely understood to decrease stress and boost human happiness?
'Sense of wonder'
'Teaching Your Child to Wonder' is associated with which environmentalist mentioned in the text?
'Rachel Carson'
How do modern militaries contribute to environmental degradation?
By emitting greenhouse gases
Why does conflict reduce a region's adaptive capacity in terms of environmental damage?
Conflict reduces resources for environmental preservation
What is a consequence of raw materials being required for sustained periods of combat?
Less resources directed into preserving the environment
What is a common environmentally destructive event during conflicts?
Burning oil refineries
In what way does climate change contribute to regional drought?
By causing water scarcity
What is a common cause of violent conflict related to the environment?
Land use rights disputes
Test your knowledge on how peace and conflict within human communities can impact the environment and how degradation of the earth’s systems can lead to conflict or injustice. Explore topics such as mining activities, greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
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