11 Questions
Which of the following is considered the third largest illegal business globally, according to Interpol?
Wild animal trafficking
What is the primary cause of deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, according to the text?
Indiscriminate logging
Approximately how many sharks are captured annually, with a significant portion having their fins cut off while alive, according to the information provided?
100 million
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of environmental crime in the text?
Illegal mining
What is the estimated percentage of electronic waste that leaves the official circuit and is illegally exported to Africa, China, or India?
75%
Which of the following statements about the impact of improper waste disposal is NOT true according to the text?
It can cause deforestation
Which of the following statements accurately represents the definition of green criminology provided by South (2014)?
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of environmental crimes or green collar crimes?
Crimes motivated solely by personal gain or greed.
Which of the following statements accurately represents Lynch's (1990) perspective on green criminology?
Green criminology explores the manipulation of race, class, gender, and the environment by powerful groups to preserve their power.
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE about green criminology?
Green criminology explores the causes, consequences, and prevalence of environmental crime and harm.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the definition of environmental crimes or green collar crimes?
Environmental crimes cover activities that breach environmental legislation and cause significant harm or risk to the environment or human health.
Explore the key definitions and concepts related to green criminology, including the origins of the term and its focus on crime, harm, and injustice related to the environment. Learn about the intersection of economic, political, and class interests in environmental issues.
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