PAHS 055 Environmental Management: Introduction Session Quiz

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What is the main focus of the session on environmental management?

Defining the environment
Identifying environmental challenges
Explaining the importance of environmental management (correct)
Outlining the learning objectives

According to the session outline, which topic is NOT covered in this session?

The impact of environmental management (correct)
The definition of the environment
The importance of environmental management
The concept of environmental management

What do students need to be able to do at the end of the session?

List the challenges faced in environmental management
Describe the concepts related to environmental management
Explain why we must manage the environment (correct)
Identify the challenges Ghana faces with respect to environmental management

How is the environment defined in this context?

As our surroundings including living and non-living things (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of environmental management reflected in this session?

Managing and preserving our surroundings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes environmental management very important?

Its reflection in many disciplines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is environmental management?

The process of regulating the interaction and impact of human activities on the environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of environmental management?

Finding solutions to practical problems related to cohabitation with nature, resource exploitation, and waste production (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is environmental management important?

To ensure sustainable resources for development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges with environmental management?

Illegal mining and deforestation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the responsibility of managing the environment?

Governments, communities, and individuals due to their impact on the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can Ghana overcome the challenges with respect to environmental management?

By implementing policies and regulations to address waste management and deforestation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of sustainable development?

A concept that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (C) Signup and view all the answers