Question 1

The Brazilian cities of Cubatao and Curitiba are both shining examples of green cities with green policies admired around the world.

Accepted Answer

Cubatão was once known as one of the most polluted cities in the world due to its heavy industrial activities, while Curitiba is indeed recognized for its innovative green policies and urban planning.

Question 2

One of the three key players in the majority of debt-for-nature swaps is the World Bank.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the three key players in...

Question 3

The first debt-for-nature swap occurred in the Latin American country of Bolivia.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The first debt-for-nature swap took place in Bolivia in 1987 between the government of Bolivia and Conservation International.

Question 4

Journalist Steve Lerner spent most of the early 1990s writing about the Rio Earth Summit, but later grew impatient with global diplomacy and sought hands-on environmental innovators, and the result was his book, Eco-Pioneers.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the information presented in the text.

Question 5

John Vandermeer and Ivette Perfecto are proponents of the establishment who criticize radicals intent on confusing the issue and undoing the ecological progress achieved to date through debt-for-nature swaps.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence in the statement that Vandermeer and Perfecto are proponents of the establishment or that they criticize radicals. The statement also does not mention debt-for-nature swaps or any ecological progress achieved.

Question 6

John and Nancy Jack Todd have developed "living machines" that enable cross-breeding of plant species that may expand agricultural productivity as their main goal.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the main goal of John and Nancy Jack Todd's "living machines."

Question 7

The 1994 Cairo Conference on Population issued a strong statement opposing abortion at the request of the Catholic Church and the Imams of the World Islamic Movement.

Accepted Answer

The 1994 Cairo Conference on Population did not issue a statement specifically opposing abortion. While there were disagreements among religious groups on the issue of abortion, the conference focused on promoting women's health and reproductive rights.

Question 8

The Beni Biosphere Reserve is located in Costa Rica.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Beni Biosphere Reserve is actually located in Bolivia.

Question 9

Eco-pioneers Paul and Julie Mankiewicz are co-directors of the Gaia Institute which is working on urban composting systems that can reduce the urban waste stream.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes Paul and Julie Mankiewicz's work with the Gaia Institute.

Question 10

The phenomenon of green consumerism has been most successful in northern European countries with high levels of ecological consciousness among the general public.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Northern European countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have a long history of environmentally conscious behavior and policies, and therefore have been successful in promoting green consumerism among their populations.

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Criticism for Mainstream Environmental Movement
Globalism: "nothing less than reeducation of humans"
Curitiba's planning pioneer
Led "Mothers of East LA Water Conservation Project"
RAN head who went after Home Depot for use of oldgrowth lumber in products it sells
Cairo Conference Secretary General
First to advocate debt-for-nature swaps in 1988
We need penalties with teeth to enforce ecological laws
Agenda 21: blueprint for action on sustainable develop
Professor and practitioner of green architecture
Favor minimalist living below one's means
Reverend who preaches a green gospel
Launched massive building of city of Brasilia as capital

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Solving Ecological Problems