Question 1

Human's experiences of nature often reflect ___________.&#10;A) influence over the weather&#10;B) social disparities such as burdens for the marginalized and benefits for the privileged&#10;C) pollution&#10;D) wealth

Accepted Answer

Human experiences of nature are often shaped by social disparities, with marginalized communities bearing the burdens of environmental degradation and climate change, while privileged communities have easier access to natural resources and environmental benefits. This is evidenced by examples such as pollution and its disproportionate impact on low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, and the unequal distribution of green spaces and access to outdoor recreation opportunities along racial and socioeconomic lines. The other answer choices are not reflective of the wide range of human experiences of nature.

Question 2

_________ is at the heart of what social workers do.&#10;A) advocacy&#10;B) love&#10;C) justice&#10;D) power

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

In addition to environmental justice, social workers focus on __________.&#10;A) accumulating wealth&#10;B) social and economic justice&#10;C) freedom&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Social workers focus on promoting social and economic justice in addition to environmental justice. Accumulating wealth is not a focus of social work, and while freedom is important, it is not a unique focus of social work compared to other professions.

Question 4

The first wave of the environmental movement focused on _____________.&#10;A) preservation of natural spaces&#10;B) animal life&#10;C) city parks&#10;D) pollution

Accepted Answer

The first wave of the environmental movement focused on preserving natural spaces such as national parks and forest reserves.

Question 5

In the second wave of environmentalism people began to question ___________.&#10;A) the need for natural spaces&#10;B) progress, consumption, and some modern conveniences&#10;C) the rights of animals&#10;D) climate

Accepted Answer

The second wave of environmentalism (1960s-mid 1970s) was marked by a concern for the effects of progress, consumption, and some modern conveniences on the natural world. People began to question the impact of human activity on the environment and the need for more sustainable practices.

Question 6

What 2 important Acts were passed in 1964?&#10;A) Civil Rights and Women's Rights&#10;B) Wilderness and Animal.&#10;C) Civil Rights and Wilderness&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Wilderness Act of 1964 were both passed in that year. The Women's Rights Act was not passed until 1972. There was no specific "Animal" Act passed in 1964.

Question 7

The forebears of the environmental justice movement are ___________.&#10;A) environmental racism and eco-feminism&#10;B) wilderness explorers&#10;C) scientists&#10;D) students

Accepted Answer

Environmental justice emerged as a response to environmental racism, which highlights the unequal distribution of environmental hazards in minority and low-income communities, and eco-feminism, which emphasizes the intersection of environmental degradation and gender inequality. While scientists and students have played important roles in the movement, they are not its forebears. Wilderness explorers, while advocating for environmental protection, are not directly linked to the environmental justice movement.

Question 8

These social identity categories mediate our experience with nature:&#10;A) Gender&#10;B) Race&#10;C) Class&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three social identity categories (gender, race, and class) can impact our relationship and experience with nature. For example, women may face more safety concerns in outdoor spaces due to gender-based violence, people of color may have had their access to outdoor spaces limited due to systemic racism and discriminatory policies, and low-income individuals may have less access to green spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities due to financial barriers. Understanding and addressing these intersections of social identities is important for creating equitable and inclusive relationships with nature.

Question 9

The initial impetus for the environmental justice movement were risks to:&#10;A) Animals&#10;B) Human Health&#10;C) Land&#10;D) The economy

Accepted Answer

The environmental justice movement originated in response to the disproportionate exposure of low-income, marginalized communities of color to environmental risks that negatively impacted their health. This included exposure to toxic waste sites, air and water pollution, and other hazardous conditions that threatened the well-being of community members. While concerns for animal welfare, land conservation, and economic impacts are certainly important, they were not the primary drivers of the environmental justice movement.

Question 10

Financially poor people are more likely to:&#10;A) Live near a polluting industry&#10;B) Live in a food desert&#10;C) Have overexposure to light and noise&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Financially poor people are more likely to live near industries that pollute their surroundings, which can lead to health problems such as asthma and cancer. They are also more likely to live in food deserts, which are areas where fresh and healthy food is not readily available. Additionally, they may have to live in areas with higher levels of light and noise pollution, which can result in sleep disturbances and other health issues.

Deck 1: Environmental Justice and Social Work Practice: Historical Roots