Question 1

Scientists predict that the increased temperature and sea level rise from global warming adversely affect the Earth's biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

As temperatures and sea levels rise, many species are forced to adapt or migrate to new areas, which can lead to a loss of biodiversity. Climate change can also disrupt food chains and alter ecosystems, further impacting biodiversity.

Question 2

The trend toward cloud computing allows any part of the IT to be sourced from the Internet,ultimately offering a more flexible model that aligns better with business objectives.

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Cloud computing is characterized by virtualized IT resources, which can be easily accessed over the Internet. This model allows for greater flexibility in sourcing IT services, providing a better alignment with business objectives.

Question 3

The role of IT includes emission reduction and energy savings only in the IT sector itself.

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The role of IT has expanded beyond just the IT sector and is now being used to improve the sustainability of other sectors such as transportation, buildings, and manufacturing. IT solutions, such as smart grids and energy management systems, can help reduce energy consumption and emissions in these sectors.

Question 4

The greenhouse effect refers to the holding of heat within Earth's atmosphere by certain GHGs such as CO₂,methane,and nitrous oxide that absorb infrared radiation.

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This is a correct definition of the greenhouse effect.

Question 5

The Keeling Curve tracks changes in the concentration of CO₂ in the Earth's atmosphere at a Mauna Loa research station.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. The Keeling Curve does track changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere at the Mauna Loa research station in Hawaii.

Question 6

The Keeling curve has become the symbol of the ever-changing chemistry of the earth's atmosphere and the associated global warming.

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The Keeling curve is a graph of the concentration of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere over time, and it is widely recognized as a symbol of the impact of human activity on the planet's climate.

Question 7

Green,whether applied to energy,technology,or consumption of resources in general,refers to the concept of using things at a rate that does not deplete its availability in future generations.

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Question 8

With IT creating organizations that have the characteristics of elasticity-scalable,infinitely flexible,and adaptive-companies and your job will be defined by IT.

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With IT enabling organizations to become more elastic, scalable, infinitely flexible, and adaptive, job roles are likely to be shaped and defined by IT. As technology continues to advance, traditional job roles may evolve, and new roles may be created to support the integration and development of technology within organizations.

Question 9

From smart meters to smart grids,the Climate Group is working with members and partners,such as Google and Cisco,to build on the enormous potential and economic opportunities of IT in the low carbon economy.

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The statement is true. The Climate Group is indeed working with members and partners such as Google and Cisco to explore the potential and economic opportunities of IT in the low carbon economy, including smart meters and smart grids.

Question 10

Transforming the way people and businesses use IT could reduce annual human-caused global emissions by 15 per cent by 2020.

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This statement is true according to a report by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Accenture, titled "SMARTer2020: The Role of ICT in Driving a Sustainable Future".

Question 11

IT sector's own footprint of 10 per cent of global emissions could decrease by 2020 despite increased demand for smartphones and other hardware,software,and services.

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The statement is outdated as it refers to a prediction for 2020, which has already passed. Additionally, the IT sector's emissions are likely to have increased due to the growing demand for technology and digital services.

Question 12

Questions about data access and capture,tracking and monitoring,privacy and profiling are examples of IT capabilities that have ethical considerations.And there are no easy or agreed to answers to these dilemmas.

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The statement is true. Data access, capture, tracking, monitoring, privacy, and profiling all involve ethical considerations, and there is often no clear, agreed-upon solution to the ethical dilemmas they present.

Question 13

IT decreases span of control,increases productivity,and increases the need for technical experts.

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Question 14

Scientists have determined that we should aim to stabilize the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere in the range 450 to 550 parts per million (ppm),which is much lower than our present level.

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The current concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere is already above 450 ppm, so the range of 450 to 550 ppm is not much lower than the present level.

Question 15

Sustainability,the study and practice of eco-friendly computing resources,may be in companies' best financial interests.

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Question 16

In 2008,The Climate Group found that the information and communications technology (ICT)is a minor sector in the struggle to reduce climate warming.

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The Climate Group found that the ICT sector could be a major contributor to reducing climate warming through its ability to drive energy efficiency and promote the use of low-carbon technologies.

Question 17

Collaboration across time zones and geographies cannot become a business norm until language and cultural differences are minimized.

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Collaboration across time zones and geographies is already a business norm, facilitated by technology, despite language and cultural differences.

Question 18

IT has the unique ability to monitor and maximize energy efficiency both within and outside of its own industry sector to cut CO₂ emissions.

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IT can use a variety of tools and strategies to monitor and optimize energy use, not just within its own industry but in other sectors as well. For example, smart grids and energy management systems can help reduce energy consumption and lower emissions across a range of industries. Additionally, IT can play a key role in promoting sustainable practices and technologies, such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and efficient buildings.

Question 19

"Smart" as in smart buildings means that wasted-energy and materials are minimized;and procurement,manufacturing,distribution,service,and recycling are done in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Smart buildings aim to reduce waste and promote sustainability in all aspects of their operations, from procurement to recycling.

Question 20

Globalization,the Internet,and connectivity have the power to undermine moral responsibility because it becomes relatively easy to ignore the harm that might be done to others.

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Globalization and the Internet have made it easier to engage in activities that may cause harm to others without feeling the immediate consequences. This can lead to a weakening of moral responsibility and a lack of accountability for one's actions.

Quiz 14: Global Ecology, ethics, and Social Responsibility