Question 1

Poverty is usually defined as

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Poverty is generally defined as a condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essential goods and services necessary to meet their basic economic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare. While factors like the ability to afford health insurance or a healthy diet can contribute to poverty, they are not the only defining factors.

Question 2

History shows that significant change

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Question 3

A fellow student and friend of yours is a business major with an emphasis area in marketing. In discussions with your friend, you learn that she wishes to have a career in marketing because she believes the potential for economic growth is basically unlimited, and she will have a happy and prosperous life. Your friend espouses which environmental worldview?

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Your friend's belief in the unlimited economic growth and personal prosperity aligns with the planetary management environmental worldview, which sees the earth's resources as existing primarily for human use and economic growth as the ultimate goal.

Question 4

Strategies to reduce poverty include

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Providing primary education and combating malnutrition are effective strategies to reduce poverty, as they improve human capital and health, leading to better economic opportunities.

Question 5

Gradual rather than destabilizing change in constitutional democracies stems from

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Gradual change in constitutional democracies can stem from both the distribution of power among federal, state, and local authorities and the distribution of power among different branches of government. These two factors can lead to checks and balances that prevent any one entity from having too much power and can slowly shift power dynamics over time. Conflicting information from experts may also contribute to gradual change, but it is not as central to the workings of constitutional democracies as the distribution of power.

Question 6

The United States has ____ its goal of contributing .7% of its annual national income to the Millennium Development Goals.

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The United States has fallen short of its goal of contributing .7% of its annual national income to the Millennium Development Goals.

Question 7

A citizen-based global sustainability movement that is emerging is comprised of

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A citizen-based global sustainability movement is described as a "grassroots" movement, which suggests it is made up of individuals who are not part of governments or special interest groups, but rather an organic movement that has emerged from the ground up. NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are a key part of this type of movement.

Question 8

You travel to Costa Rica during the winter holidays for an eco-tour vacation. Part of your tour includes a visit to a beach late at night to observe endangered turtles laying their eggs on the beach. When you arrive at the appointed place and hour, you are startled to see an armed guard at the entrance to the beach. You learn that the armed guard is there to assure that no one enters the turtle egg-laying area too early, or in too large a group, as these actions would prevent the turtles from laying their eggs. This is an example of

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The presence of an armed guard to ensure the protection of the endangered turtles and their egg-laying grounds is an example of environmental security. This measure is taken to prevent any disturbance to the natural process of the turtles laying their eggs, which could ultimately endanger the survival of the species. It is not an example of a militant environmental group or eco-terrorism, as the armed guard's intention is solely to protect the environment and wildlife, not to use force or violence for political or ideological reasons. It also does not involve the misinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act, as the act allows for measures to be taken to protect endangered species and their habitats.

Question 9

The belief that we are a part of, and totally dependent on, nature is one of the principles of the

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The belief that human beings are part of and totally dependent on nature is a tenet of the environmental wisdom worldview. This worldview emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and recognizes the value of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. It contrasts with the planetary management worldview, which views nature as a resource for human use, and the stewardship worldview, which believes humans have a moral responsibility to care for the environment. The environmental dictatorship worldview and spaceship Earth worldview are not established environmental worldviews.

Question 10

According to the stewardship worldview

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Question 11

Which of the following beliefs does not characterize an environmental-wisdom worldview?

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An environmental-wisdom worldview recognizes the limitations of human ingenuity and instead emphasizes the importance of learning from nature and being a part of the natural world. Therefore, the belief that human ingenuity can fix any problems we face does not characterize this worldview.

Question 12

According to the planetary management environmental worldview

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The planetary management worldview emphasizes managing Earth's resources to meet human needs and desires, often prioritizing human benefits over ecological considerations.

Question 13

Which one of the following list of federal agencies that manage U.S. public lands is responsible for land that is used primarily for grazing, mining, and oil and gas extraction in the western states?

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The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for managing public lands that are used primarily for grazing, mining, and oil and gas extraction in the western states. The U.S. Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages national wildlife refuges, the National Park Service manages national parks, and the National Wildlife Refuge System is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and manages wildlife refuges across the country.

Question 14

Effective environmental leadership

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Effective environmental leadership encompasses all of these approaches. A leader who works within the system can work to change policies and regulations from within, while a leader who leads by example sets a standard of behavior for others to follow. Working within the government or environmental arena can provide a platform for making change at a larger scale, and working for better solutions to environmental problems is essential to making progress towards sustainability. Combining all of these approaches can lead to the most effective environmental leadership.

Question 15

All of the following are suggestions by Lester Brown and Paul Hawken for making a transition to more environmentally sustainable economies except

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Lester Brown and Paul Hawken suggest transitioning to more environmentally sustainable economies by mimicking nature, reducing poverty, using full-cost pricing, and using eco-labels on products. However, they do not suggest selling more things instead of services as this could lead to increased consumption and environmental degradation.

Question 16

Which of these ideas is an important component of environmental literacy?

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Understanding the concept of ecological tipping points and the irreversibility of certain environmental damage is a crucial component of environmental literacy. It emphasizes the importance of taking action to prevent crossing these tipping points and the urgency in addressing environmental issues.

Answer: D
 The idea that reforestation and restoration efforts can help balance ecological tipping points is also an important component of environmental literacy. It emphasizes the potential for individuals and communities to take positive action towards environmental sustainability.

Answer: E
 Gloom-and-doom pessimism is not a component of environmental literacy, as it could lead to a sense of hopelessness and inaction. It is important to evaluate experts and leaders critically, but also have a sense of optimism and empowerment towards finding solutions to environmental issues.

Therefore, the correct answers are C and D.

Question 17

Economic succession is something that occurs when

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Economic succession refers to the process where new and more innovative businesses replace older ones that can no longer thrive under changing economic conditions, similar to ecological succession in nature.

Question 18

Militant environmental groups that use violence to achieve their ends

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Militant environmental groups that use violence to achieve their ends are opposed by most environmentalists. Using violence goes against the principles of non-violent activism and can also harm innocent individuals or damage property.

Question 19

The process by which individuals and groups try to influence the decisions and policies of governments is

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The process of individuals and groups trying to influence government decisions and policies is commonly referred to as politics. Economics and resource management are related concepts but do not directly involve governmental decision-making. Ethics is important in politics but is not the specific process of trying to influence government decisions.

Question 20

Many free-market economists, among others, believe that all of these principles should govern use of public lands except:

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Cutting down old-growth forests and replacing them with tree plantations would not be consistent with the principles of protecting biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems. This practice could also have negative environmental impacts such as soil erosion, loss of wildlife habitat, and reduced water quality.

Answer: B, C, D, E 
 These principles align with the idea that public lands should be managed in an ecologically sustainable manner, with consideration for the well-being of both natural and human communities. Fair compensation for use of public lands, responsibility for damages caused, and an absence of tax breaks for resource extraction on public lands are all principles that promote equitable and responsible use of these resources.

Quiz 17: Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews