Question 1

The term ________ is used by some to describe the geological epoch we are currently experiencing, in which human actions can have global environmental consequences.
A) Pleistocene
B) global warming
C) Anthropocene
D) Industrial Revolution

Accepted Answer

The term "Anthropocene" is used to describe the current geological epoch, highlighting the significant impact human activities have on the Earth's geology and ecosystems.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the extent to which water has become a highly contested commodity around the world?
A) Neither answer choice is correct.
B) Both answer choices are correct.
C) the competition for water in the southwestern United States
D) the bombing of water tanks in the Middle East

Accepted Answer

Both examples, the competition for water in the southwestern United States and the bombing of water tanks in the Middle East, illustrate how water has become a highly contested commodity globally, due to its scarcity and essential role in human survival and economic activities.

Question 3

Concerns over the environment have recently led to the emergence of a strategy known as environmental justice. What does this strategy entail? How can one distinguish between environmental justice and the concept of NIMBY?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What was the Kyoto Protocol intended to do?
A) Provide a multinational response that would collectively reduce global population growth.
B) Provide a multinational response that would collectively reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases.
C) Provide a multinational response that would collectively reduce global water pollution.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The Kyoto Protocol was intended to provide a multinational response to collectively reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases, aiming to combat climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by countries around the world.

Question 5

One of most important factors contributing to the global environmental crisis is the declining population of the world.

Accepted Answer

The global environmental crisis is largely attributed to factors such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and overconsumption of resources, rather than a declining global population, which is actually increasing.

Question 6

Which of the following is True about efforts to curb air pollution during the 1984 and 2008 Summer Olympics?
A) They were successful and sustained after the events.
B) They were successful but not sustained after the events.
C) They were not immediately successful but did lead to long-term improvements.
D) They were unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

During the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, measures were temporarily implemented to reduce air pollution, resulting in improved air quality. However, these improvements were not sustained after the events, indicating a temporary effort rather than a long-term solution to air pollution issues in these cities.

Question 7

Which of the following threatens the quality of water supplies on a daily basis for more than 2 billion people?
A) the lack of sanitation facilities
B) None of the answer choices are correct.
C) radiation contamination
D) oil tanker spills

Accepted Answer

The lack of sanitation facilities threatens the quality of water supplies for more than 2 billion people globally, leading to contamination and health risks.

Question 8

American opponents of the Kyoto Protocol argue that
A) all developing nations should adopt the Kyoto Protocol first.
B) it is unnecessary because the United States emits fewer greenhouse gases than Europe.
C) agreeing to it would place the nation at a disadvantage in the global market.
D) it does far too little to address climate change and global emissions.

Accepted Answer

American opponents of the Kyoto Protocol primarily argue that agreeing to it would place the United States at a disadvantage in the global market, due to the economic costs of implementing the required measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 9

The fight against a hazardous waste landfall in Warren County, North Carolina, is an example of the concept of ______ at work.
A) Catch-22
B) NIMBY
C) the EPA
D) SNAFU

Accepted Answer

The fight against a hazardous waste landfill in Warren County, North Carolina, is an example of the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) concept, where local residents oppose the placement of undesirable projects near them.

Question 10

Based on a 2016 public opinion poll, _______ of Americans think that global climate change is due to human activity.
A) 22 percent
B) 32 percent
C) 12 percent
D) 48 percent

Accepted Answer

According to various public opinion polls and research studies conducted around 2016, a significant portion of Americans believed that global climate change was primarily due to human activity. Among the choices given, 48 percent is the most accurate reflection of public opinion at that time, indicating a substantial awareness and acknowledgment of the impact of human actions on climate change.

Question 11

Which area of study is concerned with the interrelationships between people and their environment?
A) human ecology
B) environmental science
C) sociology
D) None of the answer choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Human ecology is the study of the relationships between humans and their natural, social, and built environments.

Question 12

The likelihood of which of the following extreme weather events are increased by global warming?
A) torrential downpours
B) desert expansion
C) All of the answer choices are correct.
D) wildfires

Accepted Answer

Global warming increases the likelihood of various extreme weather events, including torrential downpours, desert expansion, and wildfires, due to changes in climate patterns, temperature increases, and altered precipitation rates.

Question 13

The environmental effects of technological innovation have been extreme since
A) the 1990s.
B) the Industrial Revolution.
C) World War II.
D) the founding of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution marked a significant turning point in history, almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way. It led to the development of factories and the use of machines, significantly increasing the production of goods but also leading to substantial environmental degradation through pollution and resource depletion. This period is widely recognized as the beginning of major environmental impacts due to technological innovation.

Question 14

The term growth rate refers to
A) the rate at which new populations spring up.
B) the number of new members of a population in a year.
C) the overall percent change in a population per year.
D) how many new people join a group in a year versus how many leave.

Accepted Answer

The term growth rate, especially in the context of population, refers to the overall percent change in a population per year. This includes factors such as births, deaths, immigration, and emigration, not just the raw number of new members or the comparison of arrivals and departures.

Question 15

Which of the following do women have lower rates of, compared to men?
A) consumption of alcohol
B) All of the answer choices are correct.
C) employment in dangerous occupations
D) cigarette smoking

Accepted Answer

Women generally have lower rates of alcohol consumption, employment in dangerous occupations, and cigarette smoking compared to men. This is due to a combination of social, cultural, and biological factors.

Question 16

Which of the following is True about the rates of disease and death in many racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S.?
A) They are on par with disease and death rates of Whites.
B) They are mainly caused or influenced by genetics.
C) They are unrecorded by sociologists.
D) They are mainly caused by environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. often experience higher rates of disease and death compared to Whites, and these disparities are largely attributed to environmental factors, including socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and exposure to pollutants, rather than being primarily caused by genetics.

Question 17

As a percentage of total spending, the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country.

Accepted Answer

The United States spends a higher portion of its GDP on healthcare compared to any other country, reflecting both high prices for healthcare services and a high volume of services per capita.

Question 18

Culture-bound syndrome refers to
A) a disease or illness to which a particular culture is unusually conducive.
B) a disease or illness that gets transferred by cultural interactions.
C) a disease or illness that cannot be understood apart from some specific social context.
D) a disease or illness caused by a particular physical environment.

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndrome refers to a condition that is understood only within the context of a specific culture, often involving unique symptoms and meanings not recognized outside that cultural framework.

Question 19

How does the study of social epidemiology help to shed light on the factors that affect health outcomes? What factors have been shown by social epidemiologists to adversely affect the health of individuals?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What, if anything, is the relationship between culture and illness? Use examples to illustrate the interaction of culture, society, and health.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 14: Population, Health, and Environment

The term ________ is used by some to describe the geological epoch we are currently experiencing, in which human actions can have global environmental consequences.

Which of the following is an example of the extent to which water has become a highly contested commodity around the world?

Concerns over the environment have recently led to the emergence of a strategy known as environmental justice. What does this strategy entail? How can one distinguish between environmental justice and the concept of NIMBY?

What was the Kyoto Protocol intended to do?

One of most important factors contributing to the global environmental crisis is the declining population of the world.

Which of the following is True about efforts to curb air pollution during the 1984 and 2008 Summer Olympics?

Which of the following threatens the quality of water supplies on a daily basis for more than 2 billion people?

American opponents of the Kyoto Protocol argue that

The fight against a hazardous waste landfall in Warren County, North Carolina, is an example of the concept of ______ at work.

Based on a 2016 public opinion poll, _______ of Americans think that global climate change is due to human activity.

Which area of study is concerned with the interrelationships between people and their environment?

The likelihood of which of the following extreme weather events are increased by global warming?

The environmental effects of technological innovation have been extreme since

The term growth rate refers to

Which of the following do women have lower rates of, compared to men?

Which of the following is True about the rates of disease and death in many racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S.?

As a percentage of total spending, the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country.

Culture-bound syndrome refers to

How does the study of social epidemiology help to shed light on the factors that affect health outcomes? What factors have been shown by social epidemiologists to adversely affect the health of individuals?

What, if anything, is the relationship between culture and illness? Use examples to illustrate the interaction of culture, society, and health.