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Understanding the Environment

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What does the term 'environment' encompass?

  • The atmosphere and the lithosphere
  • Everything in our immediate surrounds, including living and nonliving things (correct)
  • Only living organisms such as plants and animals
  • Only nonliving elements like soil, water, and minerals

    • What is the primary component of the lithosphere?

  • The layer of water bodies like oceans and rivers
  • The earth's crust composed of various minerals (correct)
  • The living organisms dependent on rocky terrains
  • The atmosphere surrounding the earth

    • Why is the lithosphere important for the existence of life?

  • It regulates the earth's climate and weather patterns
  • It is crucial for the earth's biosphere to thrive (correct)
  • It supports the existence of marine life
  • It provides essential nutrients for plant growth

    • Where can the lithosphere be found?

    <p>On land and in the oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the tectonic plates in relation to the lithosphere?

    <p>They are the primary part of the lithosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are desirable characteristics of voting systems for environmental decision making?

    <p>Transitivity, completeness, and Pareto optimality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voting systems are mentioned as common and potentially useful for environmental decision making?

    <p>Simple majority, approval, and preferential voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of voting systems for environmental decision making?

    <p>No voting system can guarantee an outcome while satisfying a range of performance criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How may voting methods be manipulated in environmental decision making?

    <p>By decision makers and strategic voters with knowledge of voting patterns and alliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What license terms apply to the article on voting systems for environmental decisions?

    <p>Creative Commons Attribution License</p> Signup and view all the answers

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