Exam 13: Environmental Problems

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Do you think that the tactics of ecoterrorists have helped the cause of environmentalism? Why or why not?

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The tactics of ecoterrorists have not helped the cause of environmentalism. While their intentions may be to bring attention to environmental issues, their use of violence and destruction only serves to alienate potential supporters and undermine the credibility of the environmental movement. Instead of fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration, ecoterrorist tactics create fear and division, making it more difficult to build the broad-based support needed to address environmental challenges. Furthermore, their actions can lead to negative consequences for the environment and local communities, as well as legal and political backlash that hinders progress on environmental issues. Ultimately, the tactics of ecoterrorists do more harm than good for the cause of environmentalism.

About how much of the world's surface is land?

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In which of the following areas is acid rain a particular threat?

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Water pollution is likely to be most severe in which of the following countries?

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How many people will be living in areas of high water stress by the year 2030?

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Individualism is most likely to be found in which of the following countries?

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Biodiversity refers to the earth's great variety of which of the following?

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What do air pollutants mix with to form acid rain?

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Which of the following perspectives says that industries use their power and wealth to resist environmental policies that would hurt the industries' profits?

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Artificial light is major contributor to light pollution.

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Planned obsolescence is much more common today.

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A species of insect is discovered in the Great Lakes area that threatens existing insect life naturally found there. What is this an example of?

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What is the ozone layer responsible for blocking out?

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Which of the following is another term for environmental injustice?

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Many common pesticides are considered potential carcinogens and neurotoxins.

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Environmental refugees are individuals who have migrated because they can no longer secure a livelihood as a result of environmental problems.

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Which of the following is a microwave oven that is built to last only seven years a good example of?

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Desertification involves the expansion of desert land.

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Which of the following does planned obsolescence contribute to?

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In developing nations, as much as 80 percent of untreated sewage is dumped directly back into water sources used for drinking and bathing.

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