Exam 1: Understanding Our Environment

Proponents of sustainable development argue that

Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen estimates that at least 3 million people die each year from diseases triggered by

Biocentric preservationists, first led by John Muir, advocate saving natural areas for their

The history of conservation and environmentalism is

The term "toxic colonialism" has been used in describing

Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, is a model for balancing nature and human needs because in the eighteenth century a French governor

Which country listed is not in the top 5 with respect to sustainable development?

Another word for "steward" is

The world's population is now more than

Ethics should guide decisions made regarding

Environmental science is a __________.

In general, as per capita GDP (Global Domestic Product) rises both _____ and _____ increase.

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem service?

Poverty is usually passed on from one generation to the next through

The word "environment" comes from a French word that means

The approach that reflects the philosophy that there is waste in neglecting the development and use of certain natural resources (such as dead trees in old growth forests) would best be described as

Which country uses the most coal to produce electricity?

The word "environment" as used in environmental science does not include

The idea of stewardship is that humans have a/the ___________ the environment.

One major difference affecting the scope of environmental issues of the past and present is the