30 Questions
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'scire'?
To know
Which scientific field integrates Ecology, Physics, and Biology among others?
Environmental Science
What is the main focus of Environmental Engineering?
Improving environmental quality through design and technology
Which academic field emphasizes human relationships and policies towards the environment?
Environmental Studies
What is the primary concern of Environmental Ethics?
The ethical relationship between human beings and the environment
In what way does Environmental Science show our responsibility towards environmental issues?
By urging involvement and action to solve created problems
What is the primary source of energy in the world according to the text?
Petroleum
Which petroleum by-product is commonly used for cooking?
Kerosene
What is a common use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG/LNG) as mentioned in the text?
Heating homes and buildings during winter
Which form of energy does the text describe as generated from uranium and plutonium?
Nuclear energy
What is a significant application of nuclear energy mentioned in the text?
Generating electricity
Which source of energy is described as one of the largest available to humanity in the text?
Solar energy
Which of the following best represents the focus of environmentalism as described in the text?
A broader social and political movement advocating for the protection of the environment
What is the main goal of environmentalists, based on the text?
Raising awareness about environmental issues
Among the seven environmental principles listed, which one emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things?
Everything is connected to everything else
What concept is highlighted in the environmental principle 'Nature knows best'?
The importance of heeding natural processes and systems
Which activity is not typically associated with environmentalism, as per the text?
Maximizing resource extraction
What role do humans play in relation to nature's beauty?
Stewards of God's creation
Which category of natural resources cannot be replaced and would eventually be exhausted?
Non-renewable resources
What term is used for the raw materials that come from living things like animals and trees?
Organic renewable resources
Which type of natural resources are replaced naturally over a long period of time or by natural processes?
Renewable resources
What is the term for renewable raw materials that come from non-living things like sun, water, and wind?
Inorganic renewable resources
Which category of natural resources includes vegetation, water, air, sunlight, livestock, and animals?
Renewable resources
What characteristic defines non-renewable resources?
They cannot be replaced and would eventually be exhausted.
What makes solar energy a desirable alternative to petroleum and fossil fuels?
Its availability worldwide
Which energy source is criticized for its dependence on wind strength that may not always be consistent?
Wind energy
What is a potential disadvantage of wind energy in terms of its placement according to the text?
It could result in deforestation
Where does geothermal energy primarily originate from as described in the text?
Heat within the earth
In which region mentioned in the text is there potential for harnessing geothermal energy?
St. Vincent and St. Lucia
Which country is NOT listed as a major user of hydroelectric power according to the text?
Australia
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