Question 1

The 1987 UN Commission on Sustainability first introduced the concept of____________ as a necessary focus for maintaining sustainability.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

The current total world population has just passed ____________.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The law of energy and mass conservation states that ____________	.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following is not a principle of Ecosystem function?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 5

All the organisms and their physical and chemical environment within a specific area best describe ____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the organisms and their physical and...

Question 6

Sustainable use of resources requires ____________.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable use of resources involves balancing the rate of resource renewal with the rate of use to ensure resources are not depleted faster than they can be replenished.

Question 7

The ecosystem boundary of a drainage basin can be defined by____________	.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ecosystem boundary of a drainage basin...

Question 8

A key factor in the ability of ecosystems to provide ecosystem services is ____________.

Accepted Answer

B  C  Maintaining a high level of species diversity (A) ensures resilience and functionality. A sustainable energy cycle (B) is crucial for ecosystem processes. Essential abiotic factors (C) like water, sunlight, and nutrients are necessary for ecosystem services.

Question 9

What is one barrier that makes it difficult for scientists to forecast environmental changes?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystems are complex and can behave unpredictably due to numerous interacting variables, making it challenging for scientists to accurately forecast environmental changes.

Question 10

In human- dominated ecosystems, which of the following features is often lacking?

Accepted Answer

Human-dominated ecosystems often lack homeostatic regulation, which is the ability of an ecosystem to maintain stability and balance through self-regulating mechanisms. Human activities can disrupt these natural processes, leading to imbalances.

Question 11

Sustainable companies such as DIRTT measure success by the triple bottom line, which includes____________ , people, and profit.

Accepted Answer

The triple bottom line framework measures a company's commitment to social, environmental, and economic responsibilities, often referred to as people, planet, and profit.

Question 12

Environmental science is best described as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Environmental science is best described as ____________.	...

Question 13

As human population and demands for resources have changed, our definition of sustainability has also changed. One hundred and fifty years ago, human resource use was largely determined by____________ .

Accepted Answer

Human resource use 150 years ago was primarily driven by human needs or desires, as there was less awareness or understanding of resource limitations and sustainability.

Question 14

Ecosystems are connected by ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ecosystems are connected by ____________.	  
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Question 15

Throughout any introductory examination of ecosystems and environmental sustainability, the importance of human population numbers is cited. Currently, the world and U.S. populations are closest to ____________.

Accepted Answer

The world population is approximately 7 billion, and the U.S. population is around 300 million.

Question 16

What ecosystem services from U.S. national forests had the greatest demands placed on them following World War II and the country's rapid population growth?

Accepted Answer

Following World War II, the demand for timber resources increased due to housing and infrastructure needs, while recreation became more popular as the population grew and sought leisure activities. Grazing also saw increased demand to support the agricultural sector.

Question 17

What makes up an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

An ecosystem consists of living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components, and the interactions and processes that connect them, such as nutrient cycles and energy flows.

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered biota?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not considered...

Question 19

Resources are____________	.

Accepted Answer

Resources are finite, meaning they are limited in quantity and can be depleted if not managed sustainably.

Question 20

What is required to be considered sustainable use of resources?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is required to be considered sustainable...

Quiz 1: Environment, Sustainability, and Science, Environmental Ethics, Economics, and Policy, and the Physical Science of the Environment