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Which term was first used by American educator David W. Orr and physicist Fritjof Capra in the 1990s to introduce into educational practice, the value and well-being of the Earth and its ecosystems?
Ecoliteracy
What does ecoliteracy refer to?
The ability to understand the natural systems that makes life on earth possible
In what context has the usage of the term 'literacy' been greatly extended since the Industrial Revolution?
Environmental education
What is the main focus of ecoliteracy?
The value and well-being of the Earth and its ecosystems
Who introduced the term 'ecoliteracy' into educational practice?
Both David W. Orr and Fritjof Capra
Which term is used to describe the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on Earth possible?
Ecoliteracy
What does the term 'ecoliteracy' encompass?
The ability to understand natural systems
Which field has ecoliteracy emerged within?
Humanities
What is the main focus of ecoliteracy?
Sustainability
Who first used the term 'ecoliteracy' in the 1990s?
Both David W. Orr and Fritjof Capra
Test your knowledge on the evolution of literacy and its impact on human-environment relationships. Explore the origins of word literacy, the expansion of its definition during the Industrial Revolution, and its relevance in the fields of environmental education and ecology.
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