Question 1

Which of these is often used interchangeably with climate change?
A)global warming
B)global cooling
C)global upgrading
D)global desertification

Accepted Answer

Global warming is often used interchangeably with climate change.

Question 2

China and India are home to the world's largest populations.

Accepted Answer

China has a population of approximately 1.4 billion, while India has a population of approximately 1.3 billion. Together, they account for more than one-third of the world's total population.

Question 3

The world's population is continuing to grow at an increased rate from the past.

Accepted Answer

The global population growth rate has been declining since the late 20th century, and while the population continues to grow, it is doing so at a slower rate compared to the past.

Question 4

The birthrate is calculated as the number of childbirths per 1,000 people per year.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The birthrate is indeed calculated as the number of childbirths per 1,000 people per year.

Question 5

Which of these is the decline in the water supply because of the degradation and deterioration of soil and vegetation?
A)deforestation
B)desertification
C)environmentalism
D)decentralization

Accepted Answer

Desertification is the process in which the land turns into desert due to the loss of soil moisture, degradation, and deterioration of soil and vegetation. This can cause a decline in the water supply in the region. Deforestation is the removal of trees, which can also lead to a decrease in water supply, but it is not specifically due to soil degradation. Environmentalism is a broad term related to the protection of the environment. Decentralization refers to the transfer of power from a central authority to local governments or individuals and is not related to water supply or soil degradation.

Question 6

Which theory focuses on the high rewards that people who have received for adversely affecting the environment?
A)conflict/critical theory
B)structural/functional theory
C)symbolic interactionist theory
D)rational choice theory

Accepted Answer

Rational choice theory suggests that individuals make decisions based on rational calculations of costs and benefits. In the case of environmental harm, individuals may choose to engage in harmful activities because the potential rewards outweigh the potential costs. Therefore, the high rewards that people receive for adversely affecting the environment would be the focus of this theory.

Question 7

Which theoretical perspective points out that environmental problems are difficult to address because they impact three large separate institutions which are NOT likely to come together to deal with them?
A)conflict/critical theory
B)structural/functional theory
C)symbolic interactionist theory
D)rational choice theory

Accepted Answer

Structural/functional theory highlights how different institutions operate independently, making it challenging to coordinate efforts to address environmental issues.

Question 8

What percentage of the world's marine fish are considered fully exploited,over exploited,or depleted?
A)25%
B)50%
C)70%
D)90%

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of the world's marine fish...

Question 9

Which of the following environmental problems is associated with the city?
A)too many green spaces creating water loss
B)long commuting distances that create major carbon footprints for city residents
C)heat retention in the treeless concrete jungles of cities that contributes to heat waves
D)green jobs that are too costly to staff

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following environmental problems is...

Question 10

A negative effect of global warming is the melting of ______,which refers to soil that has been at or below the freezing point of water for more than two years and will be irreversible once it starts.
A)ground frost
B)solid frost
C)perma frost
D)grime frost

Accepted Answer

Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen soil that covers about one-quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. As temperatures rise due to global warming, permafrost is slowly melting, releasing large amounts of trapped carbon into the atmosphere and creating a positive feedback loop that accelerates the effects of global warming. This melting is irreversible once it starts and can cause land to sink, damage infrastructure, and release harmful greenhouse gases.

Question 11

Demography is the scientific study of population growth and decline,as well as the movement of people.

Accepted Answer

Demography is indeed the scientific study of population growth and decline, as well as the movement of people.

Question 12

Population decline is caused exclusively by a high death rate.

Accepted Answer

Population decline can also be caused by a low birth rate or emigration.

Question 13

Pedro wants to study the ways in which his college has come to define green consumption,if students see themselves as green consumers,and if and how they enact (or fail to enact)it.Which theoretical framework has helped Pedro frame his interest?
A)conflict/critical theory
B)structural/functional theory
C)symbolic interactionist theory
D)rational choice theory

Accepted Answer

The theoretical framework that best describes Pedro's interest is symbolic interactionist theory, as it emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals attach meanings to environmental behaviors and how they interact with others to create and maintain societal norms and values related to green consumption. This framework is concerned with how individuals interpret and create their reality through social interaction and communication.

Question 14

Where is the most notable deforestation in the world taking place?
A)the parks in North America
B)the forests in Europe
C)the villages of Southeast Asia
D)the Amazon rain forest

Accepted Answer

The Amazon rainforest is currently experiencing significant deforestation due to illegal logging, cattle ranching, and soybean production. It is estimated that the Amazon rainforest has lost over 17% of its forest cover in the last 50 years.

Question 15

By 2050 half of the world's population is expected to live in North American.

Accepted Answer

According to United Nations projections, by 2050 only 5% of the world's population is expected to live in North America.

Question 16

Which of these involves economic and environmental changes that meet the needs of the present,especially of the world's poor,without jeopardizing the needs of the future?
A)environmental development
B)economic development
C)organic development
D)sustainable development

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development involves balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social development, ensuring that the needs of the present and future generations are met. It takes into consideration the needs of the world's poor, while also ensuring that natural resources are used efficiently and not depleted beyond their capacity for regeneration.

Question 17

Which of these dimensions in the relationship between globalization and sustainability might hold promise for more immediate solutions to environmental problems?
A)medical
B)technological
C)economic
D)political

Accepted Answer

Technological advancements can lead to more immediate solutions for environmental problems, such as the development of renewable energy sources or more efficient waste management systems. Medical and political dimensions are not directly related to environmental solutions, and economic solutions may take longer to implement as they require changes in business practices and consumer behavior.

Question 18

Many global environmental problems,especially global warming,are traceable to which of these?
A)communistic global development
B)socialistic global development
C)capitalist global development
D)all twentieth-century economic systems

Accepted Answer

Capitalist global development prioritizes economic growth and profit over environmental concerns, leading to the overexploitation of natural resources and the release of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. While other economic systems may also contribute to environmental issues, the dominance of capitalist ideology in the global economy has been a major contributor to the current environmental crisis.

Question 19

Which of these is TRUE of the Paris Climate Treaty?
A)It was an agreement with no enforcement mechanisms to limit carbon emissions and 174 countries signed it on Earth day April 22,2016,including the U.S
B)It was an agreement with rigorous enforcement mechanisms to limit carbon emissions and 174 countries signed it on Earth day April 22,2016,including the U.S.
C)It was an agreement with no enforcement mechanisms to limit carbon emissions and 174 countries signed it on Earth day April 22,2016,but the U.S.declined to sign
D)It was an agreement with rigorous enforcement mechanisms to limit carbon emissions and 174 countries signed it on Earth day April 22,2016,including the U.S..

Accepted Answer

The Paris Climate Treaty, officially known as the Paris Agreement, is characterized by its lack of rigorous enforcement mechanisms. Instead, it relies on a framework built around national pledges to reduce carbon emissions. The agreement was indeed signed by 174 countries, including the United States, on Earth Day, April 22, 2016.

Question 20

The depletion of ______ in the Earth's polar regions is a notable environmental problem.
A)greenhouse gases
B)air quality
C)the ozone layer
D)the sea level

Accepted Answer

The depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's polar regions is a notable environmental problem. This is due to the presence of ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which have been used in industrial and consumer products. The depletion of the ozone layer can lead to increased levels of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface, which can have negative impacts on human health and the environment.

Quiz 17: Population, urbanization, and the Environment

Which of these is often used interchangeably with climate change?

China and India are home to the world's largest populations.

The world's population is continuing to grow at an increased rate from the past.

The birthrate is calculated as the number of childbirths per 1,000 people per year.

Which of these is the decline in the water supply because of the degradation and deterioration of soil and vegetation?

Which theory focuses on the high rewards that people who have received for adversely affecting the environment?

Which theoretical perspective points out that environmental problems are difficult to address because they impact three large separate institutions which are NOT likely to come together to deal with them?

What percentage of the world's marine fish are considered fully exploited,over exploited,or depleted?

Which of the following environmental problems is associated with the city?

A negative effect of global warming is the melting of ______,which refers to soil that has been at or below the freezing point of water for more than two years and will be irreversible once it starts.

Demography is the scientific study of population growth and decline,as well as the movement of people.

Population decline is caused exclusively by a high death rate.

Pedro wants to study the ways in which his college has come to define green consumption,if students see themselves as green consumers,and if and how they enact (or fail to enact) it.Which theoretical framework has helped Pedro frame his interest?

Where is the most notable deforestation in the world taking place?

By 2050 half of the world's population is expected to live in North American.

Which of these involves economic and environmental changes that meet the needs of the present,especially of the world's poor,without jeopardizing the needs of the future?

Which of these dimensions in the relationship between globalization and sustainability might hold promise for more immediate solutions to environmental problems?

Many global environmental problems,especially global warming,are traceable to which of these?

Which of these is TRUE of the Paris Climate Treaty?

The depletion of ______ in the Earth's polar regions is a notable environmental problem.