Question 1

Define demographic transition and outline the key stages in demographic transition theory. Does this model explain population growth in all societies? Why or why not?

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Question 2

As of 2014, Canada's total fertility rate of 1.6 is low. What does this mean relative to the number of children that Canadian women are having?

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Question 3

Define and distinguish between the first and second waves of environmentalism.

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Question 4

Some African nations have moved from high birth and death rates to relatively low birth and death rates as a result of technological development. What term describes this process?

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The term that describes this process is demographic transition. Demographic transition is a model that explains the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a result of economic and technological development. It usually occurs in four stages, with the first stage characterized by high birth and death rates, and the last stage with low birth and death rates. This process has been observed in many countries, including some African nations.

Question 5

If Dallin lived in Edmonton, Vancouver, Sudbury, or St. John's, he would reside in the same type of area as what percentage of Canadians?

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Question 6

Judy decided that her career was very important to her and that having children would jeopardize her advancement. Therefore, she decided not to have any children. Which ongoing phenomenon is Judy's decision part of?

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Question 7

Outline some of the practices that influence a person's carbon footprint.

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Question 8

DDT is just one of the compounds that has been identified as a long-term environmental hazard because it stays intact for long periods, becomes widely distributed geographically, and is toxic to humans. According to the text, what is the term used to label such compounds?

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The text specifically mentions the term "the 'dirty dozen'" as the label for compounds that are long-term environmental hazards.

Question 9

Define and distinguish between fertility and mortality. Note the factors that are likely to influence fertility and mortality rates.

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Question 10

Using a Malthusian perspective, answer the question: Is the food supply threatened by overpopulation? Defend your answer.

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Question 11

The ABC Company claims that using its cleaning products helps the environment when in fact it does not help but hinders the ecological chain. According to the text, what term is used for this false advertising?

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The term used for this false advertising is "greenwashing," which refers to the practice of making exaggerated or false environmental claims about a product or service to make it appear more environmentally friendly than it actually is.

Question 12

Distinguish between Human Exemptionalism Paradigm (HEP) and New Ecological Paradigm (NEP), using examples as part of your answer.

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Question 13

Which of the following relates to Stage 3 of the demographic transition?

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Stage 3 of the demographic transition is characterized by the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates, resulting in a slower population growth rate. This typically occurs during advanced industrialization when there is greater access to healthcare and education, and increased urbanization and women's rights, leading to a decline in fertility rates.

Question 14

According to the text, global warming was part of which wave of environmentalism?

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The text states that "The second wave of environmentalism, which began in the 1960s, was characterized by a focus on global warming and other global environmental issues."

Question 15

Due to concerns about significant short- and long-term health issues after the 2010 explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig owned and operated by BP Oil, a prominent marine toxicologist recommended the evacuation of individual and families that lived proximately along the Gulf of Mexico. What is the term used to describe people who are forced to move following life-threatening natural of human-made environmental devastation?

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The term used to describe people who are forced to move following life-threatening natural or human-made environmental devastation is "environmental refugee." This option is the most appropriate term as it refers to people who are forced to leave their homes and become refugees due to environmental disasters, such as oil spills, droughts, hurricanes, and other events that make their living conditions uninhabitable. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe the situation as "environmental migrant" and "ecological victim" do not specify the forced nature of displacement, and "risk society casualty" is a broader term that encompasses various types of casualties in risk societies, not just environmental refugees.

Question 16

When will access to safe drinking water be a significant issue for at least two-thirds of the world's population?

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According to the United Nations, it is estimated that by 2025, two-thirds of the world's population could be facing issues with access to safe drinking water due to various factors such as population growth, climate change, and pollution.

Question 17

According to the text, what is the term used to describe a situation when natural resources are used at a rate that allows for natural replenishment?

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The term used to describe a situation when natural resources are used at a rate that allows for natural replenishment is sustainability.

Question 18

What idea represents a major attempt to bridge the difference between the dominant and alternative environmental outlooks?

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Sustainable development is a major attempt to bridge the difference between the dominant and alternative environmental outlooks by promoting economic growth while taking into account the long-term impact on the environment. It seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental goals in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Eco-terrorism and conquering nature represent extreme positions that are unlikely to gain wide acceptance, and human exceptionalism is a philosophical view that emphasizes the unique value of human life over other forms of life, which does not necessarily address environmental concerns.

Question 19

The rains caused such terrible flooding and destruction in country Z that people had to leave their homes and move into the mountains. According to the text, what term could be used to describe these migrants?

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The term "environmental refugees" is used to refer to people who are forced to leave their homes due to environmental factors such as natural disasters, climate change, or environmental degradation. This term accurately describes the situation in which people in country Z were forced to leave their homes due to the flooding caused by the rains.

Question 20

According to the text, what is a carbon footprint?

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The text defines a carbon footprint as "a method for identifying and keeping track of behaviours that negatively impact the environment through greenhouse gas production."

Quiz 14: Going Green: Environmental Sociology