30 Questions
According to the passage, what is one of the major threats associated with climate change?
Disappearing glaciers and snowfields that threaten water supplies
What is the primary cause for the transition to slower population growth rates in most countries?
Improved healthcare and education for girls
What is the estimated number of people that could be living under conditions of lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation by 2025?
¾ of the world's population
What is the estimated number of metric tons of air pollutants (excluding CO2) released each year?
2 billion metric tons
Which of the following is not mentioned as a major theme in environmental science according to the passage?
Biodiversity Conservation
Which of the following statements about the impact of air pollution is true according to the passage?
Air pollution causes a significant number of early deaths and illnesses each year.
What is the main environmental problem associated with the Navajo Generating Station?
Greenhouse gas emissions
Which source(s) of pollution were directly attributed to the Navajo Generating Station?
Airborne mercury and cadmium
Why was the Navajo Generating Station considered one of Arizona's worst polluters?
Due to emitting excessive greenhouse gases
What did Wangari Maathai imply by calling for a shift in humanity's thinking?
To reduce threats to the life-support system
How much of Arizona's electricity production was dependent on the Navajo Generating Station?
30%
What was the main goal of the Navajo Tribe regarding the development of green jobs?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
What does the term 'throughput' refer to in the context of resource consumption?
The amount of resources used and disposed of
What is the 'tragedy of the commons' as described in the text?
The inevitable depletion of common resources due to population growth
What is the definition of 'sustainable development' provided in the text?
Progress in human well-being that can be extended over many generations
What is the relationship between fighting poverty and protecting the environment?
Fighting poverty helps protect the shared environment
What is the main purpose of the text?
To discuss the human dimensions of environmental science
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a key aspect of sustainability?
Continuous economic growth
What is the primary energy source currently used in industrialized countries?
Fossil fuels
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cost of extracting and using fossil fuels?
Noise pollution
What did Aldo Leopold observe as a great challenge in conservation?
Managing people and their demands on resources
Which of the following is an example of a cleaner, renewable energy resource mentioned in the text?
Biomass power
What term is used in the text to refer to the services or resources provided by environmental systems?
Ecosystem services
Who was the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize mentioned in the text?
Wangari Maathai
What is the primary factor causing the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past 200 years?
Deforestation and agriculture
What is one of the major themes of environmental science?
Environmental quality
What is the expected range of global temperature increase compared to 1990 levels if current trends continue?
2-4C
Which of the following is not listed as a component of environmental quality in the text?
Biodiversity
What is the current level of atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to the text?
415 ppm
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a consequence of climate change?
Increased precipitation
Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Environmental Science with this quiz covering topics like major themes, human dimensions, solutions to environmental problems, and the role of science in understanding the world. This quiz is based on the content from the textbook 'Introduction to Environmental Science' by Nisreen Alwan, PhD.
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