Deck 15: Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Question 1

The triple bottom line is a system of reporting that covers economic, social, and environmental performance.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The long term effects of indoor air pollution include irritation of the eyes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Environment means many different things to different people.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The restriction of business activities can be expected to continue as the extinction rate for species climbs.

Question 5

The ozone layer is in depletion.

Question 6

Externalities are side effects or by-products of actions that are not intended, but unavoidably impact others

Question 7

Seventy percent of the world's poor live in rural areas, dependent on biological resources.

Question 8

The "Silent Stakeholder" is the natural environment.

Question 9

Like most activist groups, the environmental interest groups have had little success dealing with business.

Question 10

Deforestation does not affect global warming.

Question 11

The "Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY)" mentality is an attitude based on avoidance or denial of responsibility.

Question 12

The main reason for global warming is overpopulation.

Question 13

Today businesses do not bother with sustainability.

Question 14

The Global Compact brings together thousands of companies to support universal environmental and social principles.

Question 15

Because of widespread concern over water pollution, toxic chemicals are no longer dumped into U.S. lakes and rivers.

Question 16

Deforestation occurs only in less developed countries (LDCs).

Question 17

The hole in the ozone layer was caused primarily by CFCs.

Question 18

A global water crisis has developed as a result of drought, pollution, mismanagement and politics.

Question 19

Industrial waste, urban and agricultural runoff, and overharvesting are forms of water pollution.

Question 20

In addition to being a leading cause of pollution when used, fossil fuels are also often associated with armed conflict.

Question 21

Which country releases 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year due to deforestation?

A) Russia
B) Indonesia
C) the United States
D) less developed countries

Question 22

Air pollution leads to all of the following except

A) deforestation
B) acid rain.
C) global warming.
D) smog.

Question 23

Problems made worse by deforestation include

A) soil erosion.
B) the greenhouse effect.
C) moisture and nutrient ecosystem cycles.
D) all of these.

Question 24

The prevention of solar heat absorbed by our atmosphere from returning to space is known as

A) ozone depletion.
B) deforestation.
C) the greenhouse effect.
D) acid rain.

Question 25

Anything that is internal or external to an entity is its

A) ecology.
B) ecosystem.
C) environment.
D) habitat.

Question 26

All living and nonliving substances present in a particular place is a(n)

A) environment.
B) ecosystem.
C) ecology.
D) habitat.

Question 27

Energy inefficiency is

A) an ecological system cycle.
B) the balance on nonrenewable sources of energy around the world.
C) biological phenomena.
D) the wasting of precious nonrenewable sources of energy.

Question 28

The volume and intensity of use that can be sustained in a particular place and time is called

A) carrying capacity.
B) load factor.
C) sustainability.
D) life threshold.

Question 29

Climate change is also known as

A) the greenhouse effect.
B) waste management.
C) global warming.
D) global emissions

Question 30

The inability of humans and nature to restore environmental conditions to a previous state within a relevant time frame is

A) irreversibility.
B) destruction.
C) the point of no return.
D) imminent domain.

Question 31

Existing water rendered unusable is

A) wasted.
B) polluted.
C) decayed.
D) drossed.

Question 32

Human denial of responsibility for the misuse of the environment is reflected by:

A) OPEN
B) NIMBY
C) BAMA
D) CLOSE

Question 33

A major cause of the greenhouse effect is

A) the price of gasoline.
B) ozone depletion.
C) deforestation.
D) ultraviolet rays.

Question 34

Hazardous wastes can be generated by manufacturing processes or they can simply result from discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

Question 35

The variation of life forming inside a system is

A) degradation.
B) biodiversity.
C) is an indicator of its efficiency.
D) salinization.

Question 36

Which of the following is not a problem central to the toxic substances issue?

A) not being aware of the effects
B) the need for daily reports to the EPA
C) population increase
D) toxic substances can be associated with industrial accidents

Question 37

Which of the following adds to soil erosion problems and is a major cause of the greenhouse effect?

A) ozone depletion
B) carbons
C) deforestation
D) sustainability

Question 38

Biodiversity continues to be lost at a small rate.

Question 39

The point at which a particular phenomenon suddenly begins to be activated is the

A) inception.
B) point of origin.
C) threshold.
D) entry barrier.

Question 40

A measure of disorder of energy, indicating its unavailability for recycling for the same use, is

A) entropy.
B) dissolution.
C) atrophy.
D) declination.

Question 41

An area that drains to a common waterway is called:

A) urban runoff
B) deforestation
C) watershed
D) ozone

Question 42

Indoor air pollution

A) can be cured by using air conditioning.
B) is found primarily in less developed countries.
C) is becoming an increasing concern because most people spend the majority of their lives indoors.
D) is not a significant environmental problem.

Question 43

Precipitation containing harmful amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids

A) occurs only in wet forms.
B) is called acid rain.
C) occurs mostly in rain forests.
D) affects only man-made products.

Question 44

Endangered species are threatened with extinction due to

A) ozone depletion
B) drought
C) habitat destruction
D) inside air pollution

Question 45

One approach to resolving air pollution problems, intended to reduce a particular pollutant over an entire industrial region by treating all emission sources as if they were under one bubble is called

A) emissions trading.
B) blanket controls.
C) comprehensive emissions regulation.
D) the clean air provision.

Question 46

A mixture of wet and dry deposited material from the atmosphere causing higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids is

A) acid rain.
B) smog.
C) ozone impact.
D) waste deposits.

Question 47

Businesses are paying close attention to all of the following green groups except

A) consumers.
B) legislators.
C) employees.
D) investors.

Question 48

What is not part of the waste management mantra?

A) reuse
B) rehabilitate
C) recycle
D) reduce

Question 49

Circular economy refers to all of the following except

A) the term for the system businesses use to recycle
B) recovering and regenerating resources and products
C) throwing away unused resources
D) keeping resources and extracting value as long as possible

Question 50

"Wicked" environmental problems include

A) smog
B) toxic waste
C) acid rain.
D) all of these.

Question 51

Reports of studies explaining and estimating the ecological ramifications of questionable practices and irreversible uses of resources and proposing detailed, reasonable alternatives to these practices and uses are

A) triple bottom line reports.
B) social needs statements.
C) environmental impact statements.
D) engineering assessment studies.

Question 52

Chemicals or mixtures that may present unreasonable risks of injury to health or to the environment are called

A) industrial wastes.
B) water pollution.
C) toxic substances.
D) radioactive material.

Question 53

In the Montreal Protocol of 1987, most of the nations that produced or used CFCs agreed to

A) a gradual phase-out of those materials.
B) limit future use of CFCs to amounts produced in that year.
C) an immediate ban on all CFCs.
D) a quick phase-out of CFCs.

Question 54

Energy inefficiency is a major concern

A) with renewable energy sources.
B) with transportation, but not in housing.
C) primarily for the wealthy.
D) in all countries.

Question 55

Challenges to accomplishing the goals established at COP21 include all of the following except

A) pricing carbon
B) defining sustainability
C) managing policy risk
D) deciding the role of natural gas

Question 56

The purpose of Superfund legislation was to

A) identify toxic waste sites.
B) eliminate dumping of toxic wastes.
C) clean up hazardous waste dumps and spills.
D) prevent land degradation.

Question 57

CERES key drivers include all of the following except

A) competition for resources
B) economic globalization
C) concentrate on industrialized countries
D) connectivity and communications

Question 58

Business that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is following principles of

A) endurance.
B) long-termism.
C) sustainability.
D) ecological determinism.

Question 59

When no one takes responsibility for adverse environmental effects ____________ occurs.

A) tragedy of commons
B) toxic waste
C) air pollution
D) deforestation

Question 60

Which of the following is not a CERES principle?

A) protection of the biosphere
B) sustainable use of natural resources
C) reduction of waste
D) cooperation with business and government

Question 61

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
How is the Flint water crisis an example of the law versus ethics?

Question 62

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
What is the focus of sustainability?

Question 63

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Describe the basic problems of producing toxic substances.

Question 64

Hazardous wastes can include all the following except

A) solids.
B) food.
C) contained gases.
D) sludges

Question 65

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Describe some of the changes that have occurred as a result of global warming.

Question 66

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Is economic growth an appropriate goal for business?

Question 67

The Unileaver Sustainable Living Plan includes the following except

A) Improving health and well-being.
B) Reducing environmental impact.
C) Committing to being carbon positive.
D) Enhancing livelihoods.

Question 68

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Based on the knowledge you gained about emissions trading, decide if this is an acceptable solution to our air pollution problem.

Question 69

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Describe the major sources of pollution in the area where you live.

Question 70

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
What are the answers to our overuse of nonrenewable energy resources?

Question 71

People who prefer to invest in companies with sustainability programs are known as

A) sustainability investors
B) power investors
C) green investors
D) ethical investors

Question 72

Large corporations view NGO partners in what way?

A) As trusted partners
B) As brand challenged
C) As useful resources
D) All of these.

Question 73

Which is not a Global Compact principle targeted toward businesses' responsibilities for the environment?

A) Promote greater environmental responsibility.
B) Close the gap between renewable and traditional energy sources.
C) Encourage environmentally friendly technologies.
D) Support precautionary approach to environmental responsibility.

Question 74

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Explain the concept of the "tragedy of the commons."

Question 75

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Go to the EPA's website, http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer, and input your zip code to generate a report about the releases of toxic chemicals where you live. Research the effects of the largest chemical released in your area. Report your findings.

Question 76

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
What are the likely effects of degraded marine environments?

Question 77

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Describe some of the potential effects of water shortages or "water bankruptcy."

Question 78

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Detail some of the effects of land degradation.

Question 79

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Describe the ethics of the solution that some businesses have for hazardous wastes - transporting and dumping them elsewhere, legally or illegally.

Question 80

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Describe what is meant by "wicked problems" and why they are considered so problematic.