Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement regarding resource consumption in highly developed countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is similar to that in developing countries 
B)  It will not play a role in determining the earth's carrying capacity 
C)  It must be reduced in order to achieve environmental sustainability 
D)  It has been gradually decreasing 
E)  It is not generally linked to levels of affluence 
A)  It is similar to that in developing countries 
B)  It will not play a role in determining the earth's carrying capacity 
C)  It must be reduced in order to achieve environmental sustainability 
D)  It has been gradually decreasing 
E)  It is not generally linked to levels of affluence C

Question 2

Which of the following is a true statement about sustainable consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is generally not affected by economic activities 
B)  If we do not voluntarily adopt it now, we may be forced into it in the future due to environmental degradation of the world and its resources 
C)  It does not require knowledge of resource levels 
D)  It is generally unaffected by social values 
E)  It will not require clear government plans 
A)  It is generally not affected by economic activities 
B)  If we do not voluntarily adopt it now, we may be forced into it in the future due to environmental degradation of the world and its resources 
C)  It does not require knowledge of resource levels 
D)  It is generally unaffected by social values 
E)  It will not require clear government plans B

Question 3

What is "Environmental Diplomacy," and why is it likely to play a large role in resolving many of our environmental problems? Provide an example of an environmental problem and the role Environmental Diplomacy could play in its solution.

Accepted Answer

Environmental Diplomacy is the idea that negotiations among nations will play a large role in determining our success at solving environmental problems and creating a sustainable global society. Such negotiations will be necessary because, although different nations have different priorities, the world they all share is one, and it must be managed in a way that all can live healthy lives. Many global problems require local solutions, requiring that each country work within its own borders for the good of the planet. Examples given will vary, but one is the biodiversity crisis, and the importance to the entire world of the ecosystem services provided by organisms. Globally, the Amazon rain forest removes massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing atmospheric concentration of a key greenhouse gas, and moderating climate change around the world. However, the condition of the rainforest is dependent on local and national policy in nations such as Brazil; thus a global environmental issue can be strongly affected by local events occurring within a given country. To make sure that the needs of all the world's citizens are addressed by policy on national and local scales, while still meeting the needs of local citizens, will require a great deal of diplomacy. Another example is the production of greenhouse gases; the United States and other developed nations produce much more than developing nations, while in many cases, developing nations in areas such as Africa are expected to experience the worst effects of global climate change. Again, diplomacy will be needed to forge environmental policies that take into account the interest of the citizens of the entire world.

Question 4

What is the relationship between biological diversity and cultural diversity? Include in your answer definition of terms and a rationale for why both notions need preservation.

Accepted Answer

Biological diversity is the number and v

Question 5

Why is the environment's ability to meet present and future needs directly related to technology and social organization?
I. Environmental impacts depend on population density
II. Affluence determines people's level of consumption, and hence, their environmental impact
III. Modern technological advances have made it possible for humans to significantly alter planetary systems

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  I, II, and III 
E)  II and III 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  I, II, and III 
E)  II and III

Question 6

Fill in the two blanks in the following statement: According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the average global temperature increased by ____ in the last 100 years, with more than half of that warming occurring in the last _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1° C; 10 
B)  1° C; 30 
C)  2° C; 10 
D)  2° C; 30. 
E)  3° C; 30 
A)  1° C; 10 
B)  1° C; 30 
C)  2° C; 10 
D)  2° C; 30. 
E)  3° C; 30

Question 7

In his second inaugural address in 1937, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." Describe the disparity in the standards of living experienced in different parts of the world today. What score would you give the U.S. on Roosevelt's "test of our progress?"

Accepted Answer

Today, on a global level, nearly one in

Question 8

What role(s) do poverty and the standard of living play in addressing environmental problems on a global level? What actions will need to be taken to begin to address these critical issues?

Accepted Answer

The overall global population, each indi

Question 9

Describe the role of education in changing individual values, attitudes, and practices toward a healthier global environment.

Accepted Answer

about the environment into actions. In o

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of the original area of tropical rain forests remains intact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slightly less than one quarter 
B)  Slightly less than one third 
C)  Slightly less than half 
D)  Slightly less than two thirds 
E)  Slightly less than three quarters 
A)  Slightly less than one quarter 
B)  Slightly less than one third 
C)  Slightly less than half 
D)  Slightly less than two thirds 
E)  Slightly less than three quarters

Question 11

What does it mean to manage a resource sustainably? What evidence exists that humans are not currently managing resources in a sustainable manner?

Accepted Answer

If resources are managed sustainably, th

Question 12

Which of the following is necessary to help raise the standard of living for the poorest segments of the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education of children and reduction of illiteracy 
B)  Increasing the number of trained professionals in highly developed nations 
C)  Increasing the flow of money from developing to highly developed nations 
D)  Maintain the current status of women in most developing nations 
E)  All of these statements are correct 
A)  Education of children and reduction of illiteracy 
B)  Increasing the number of trained professionals in highly developed nations 
C)  Increasing the flow of money from developing to highly developed nations 
D)  Maintain the current status of women in most developing nations 
E)  All of these statements are correct

Question 13

Identify and explain at least three distinct reasons why more scientists and engineers are needed in developing countries. What steps are needed in order to make this a possibility?

Accepted Answer

More scientists and engineers are needed

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service provided by forests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw material for clothes 
B)  Biomass for energy production 
C)  Climate regulation 
D)  Medicinal chemicals 
E)  Building materials 
A)  Raw material for clothes 
B)  Biomass for energy production 
C)  Climate regulation 
D)  Medicinal chemicals 
E)  Building materials

Question 15

Globally, where do most malnourished people live?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rural areas 
B)  Urban areas 
C)  Islands 
D)  In the northern hemisphere 
E)  In areas of high rainfall 
A)  Rural areas 
B)  Urban areas 
C)  Islands 
D)  In the northern hemisphere 
E)  In areas of high rainfall

Question 16

What is living sustainably and how does it relate to the analogy of "living off the interest instead of living off the principal "? What changes are needed to approach this ideal?

Accepted Answer

If the world's resources were considered

Question 17

Why is it important for communities to take responsibility for their own (local) environments if our goal is to improve the global environment? Provide an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Local self-sufficiency in production of

Question 18

Why must your generation become the next environmental pioneers to advocate for an environmental revolution that will support sustainable conditions for human existence? What steps could be taken in the arenas of politics, economics, and social change to fuel the revolution? Is "doing nothing" an option?

Accepted Answer

Deliberate actions by today's youth to p

Question 19

Identify and discuss the measures that we will need to implement in order for the human population to stay within the Earth's carrying capacity for our species.

Accepted Answer

The maximum human population that can be

Question 20

How does environmental diplomacy differ from diplomacy concerning other issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires that policy decisions be made on an international level 
B)  It involves issues critical to the survival of millions of people 
C)  It will require a clear policy statement 
D)  It will require good mediators 
E)  It has an extremely long history 
A)  It requires that policy decisions be made on an international level 
B)  It involves issues critical to the survival of millions of people 
C)  It will require a clear policy statement 
D)  It will require good mediators 
E)  It has an extremely long history

Exam 24: Tomorrows Word

Which of the following is a true statement regarding resource consumption in highly developed countries?

Which of the following is a true statement about sustainable consumption?

What is "Environmental Diplomacy," and why is it likely to play a large role in resolving many of our environmental problems? Provide an example of an environmental problem and the role Environmental Diplomacy could play in its solution.

What is the relationship between biological diversity and cultural diversity? Include in your answer definition of terms and a rationale for why both notions need preservation.

Fill in the two blanks in the following statement: According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the average global temperature increased by ____ in the last 100 years, with more than half of that warming occurring in the last _____ years.

What role(s) do poverty and the standard of living play in addressing environmental problems on a global level? What actions will need to be taken to begin to address these critical issues?

Describe the role of education in changing individual values, attitudes, and practices toward a healthier global environment.

Approximately what percentage of the original area of tropical rain forests remains intact?

What does it mean to manage a resource sustainably? What evidence exists that humans are not currently managing resources in a sustainable manner?

Which of the following is necessary to help raise the standard of living for the poorest segments of the population?

Identify and explain at least three distinct reasons why more scientists and engineers are needed in developing countries. What steps are needed in order to make this a possibility?

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service provided by forests?

Globally, where do most malnourished people live?

What is living sustainably and how does it relate to the analogy of "living off the interest instead of living off the principal "? What changes are needed to approach this ideal?

Why is it important for communities to take responsibility for their own (local) environments if our goal is to improve the global environment? Provide an example to support your answer.

Identify and discuss the measures that we will need to implement in order for the human population to stay within the Earth's carrying capacity for our species.

How does environmental diplomacy differ from diplomacy concerning other issues?

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

Water: a Limited Resource

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Filters

Fill in the two blanks in the following statement: According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the average global temperature increased by in the last 100 years, with more than half of that warming occurring in the last _ years.