Question 1

What is sustainable development? Why does it generate both enthusiasm and frustration?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development is development t

Question 2

The Anthropocene is defined as the current epoch ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  beginning in approximately 1800, meaning '"entirely recent" 
B)  emphasizing the dominant influence of humans on planetary processes compared to the Holocene 
C)  highlighted by a shift in the boundaries of rock strata compared to the Holocene 
D)  beginning approximately 12,000 years ago and highlighting the period of human civilization 
A)  beginning in approximately 1800, meaning '"entirely recent" 
B)  emphasizing the dominant influence of humans on planetary processes compared to the Holocene 
C)  highlighted by a shift in the boundaries of rock strata compared to the Holocene 
D)  beginning approximately 12,000 years ago and highlighting the period of human civilization

Question 3

The Alberta government has combated BC's decision to oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline by NOT doing the following: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  suspending any discussion for Alberta to purchase electricity 
B)  banning the import of BC wines 
C)  discussing the stop of shipment of Alberta petroleum 
D)  banning the import of Alberta wheat 
A)  suspending any discussion for Alberta to purchase electricity 
B)  banning the import of BC wines 
C)  discussing the stop of shipment of Alberta petroleum 
D)  banning the import of Alberta wheat

Question 4

National approaches to dealing with resource and environmental issues in Canada have been difficult to establish due to legislative authority being shared between provincial and federal governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Malthus, population growth is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  geomorphic, whereas growth in species is exponential 
B)  arithmetic, whereas growth in food is exponential 
C)  exponential, whereas growth in food is arithmetic 
D)  beneficial, wherease growth in species is detrimental 
A)  geomorphic, whereas growth in species is exponential 
B)  arithmetic, whereas growth in food is exponential 
C)  exponential, whereas growth in food is arithmetic 
D)  beneficial, wherease growth in species is detrimental

Question 6

Scientists are "value-free."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The average Canadian and American consume 2.4 times as much energy as the average Western European person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The world economy has ________ in value in the past 40 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased more than eightfold 
B)  increased more than sixfold 
C)  doubled 
D)  decreased by 50 per cent 
A)  increased more than eightfold 
B)  increased more than sixfold 
C)  doubled 
D)  decreased by 50 per cent

Question 9

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The biocentric view is the same as the ________ view.

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric 
B)  ecocentric 
C)  anthropocentric 
D)  geocentric 
A)  egocentric 
B)  ecocentric 
C)  anthropocentric 
D)  geocentric

Question 11

Canada's population growth is mainly due to a high fertility rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Malthusian theory suggests that population growth ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides economic benefits 
B)  will increase labour supply, thereby contributing to increased food production 
C)  is exponential, ultimately leading to famine, disease, and war 
D)  can be sustained through technological developments such as the Green Revolution 
A)  provides economic benefits 
B)  will increase labour supply, thereby contributing to increased food production 
C)  is exponential, ultimately leading to famine, disease, and war 
D)  can be sustained through technological developments such as the Green Revolution

Question 13

According to Jared Diamond, main reasons why societal collapse occurs includes all of the following EXCEPT: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they may not anticipate the problem 
B)  they may not be advanced enough societies 
C)  they may perceive the problem as a serious threat, try to solve it, and fail 
D)  they may anticipate the problem but neglect to address it 
A)  they may not anticipate the problem 
B)  they may not be advanced enough societies 
C)  they may perceive the problem as a serious threat, try to solve it, and fail 
D)  they may anticipate the problem but neglect to address it

What is sustainable development? Why does it generate both enthusiasm and frustration?

The Anthropocene is defined as the current epoch ________.

The Alberta government has combated BC's decision to oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline by NOT doing the following: ________.

National approaches to dealing with resource and environmental issues in Canada have been difficult to establish due to legislative authority being shared between provincial and federal governments.

According to Malthus, population growth is __________.

Scientists are "value-free."

The average Canadian and American consume 2.4 times as much energy as the average Western European person.

The world economy has ________ in value in the past 40 years.

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The biocentric view is the same as the ________ view.

Canada's population growth is mainly due to a high fertility rate.

Malthusian theory suggests that population growth ________.

According to Jared Diamond, main reasons why societal collapse occurs includes all of the following EXCEPT: ________.

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

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Exam 1: Environment, Resources, and Society

What is sustainable development? Why does it generate both enthusiasm and frustration?

The Anthropocene is defined as the current epoch ________.

The Alberta government has combated BC's decision to oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline by NOT doing the following: ________.

National approaches to dealing with resource and environmental issues in Canada have been difficult to establish due to legislative authority being shared between provincial and federal governments.

According to Malthus, population growth is __________.

Scientists are "value-free."

The average Canadian and American consume 2.4 times as much energy as the average Western European person.

The world economy has ________ in value in the past 40 years.

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The biocentric view is the same as the ________ view.

Canada's population growth is mainly due to a high fertility rate.

Malthusian theory suggests that population growth ________.

According to Jared Diamond, main reasons why societal collapse occurs includes all of the following EXCEPT: ________.

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters