SCI 200--Unit 1 Challenge 3

If we dramatically slow growth, the 2050 population will be __________. a.) 7.4 billion b.) 10 billion c.) 8.9 billion d.) 6.8 billion

a.) 7.4 billion

Which of the following topics were discussed in the Brundtland report? a.) Loss of species b.) Transportation c.) Epidemics d.) Economic policy

a.) Loss of species

Which of the following environmental issues was identified in the Brundtland report? a.) Overpopulation b.) Natural disasters c.) Disease d.) Safe water

a.) Overpopulation

Which of the following is an example of supporting services? a.) The formation of topsoil b.) Natural resources being used for fuel c.) Plants that can be made into fiber d.) A painting of a landscape

a.) The formation of topsoil

An increased need for water has resulted in __________. a.) freshwater and groundwater pollution b.) multiplied species populations c.) over-reliance on government agencies d.) depletion of non-renewable fuel sources

a.) freshwater and groundwater pollution

If the present rate of slowing growth is maintained, the 2050 population will be _________. a.) 6.8 billion b.) 8.9 billion c.) 7.4 billion d.) 10 billion

b.) 8.9 billion

Which of the following best describes a biocentric position? a.) Aldo Leopold believed that humans should co-exist with nature, not try to conquer it. b.) Felix feels the same moral responsibility for his neighbors as he does his pets. c.) Gilbert eats plants, dairy products and fish, but he doesn't eat meat. d.) Arthur cuts down trees to build a log cabin for weekend retreats.

b.) Felix feels the same moral responsibility for his neighbors as he does his pets.

An environmental effect caused by increased need for land is __________. a.) contaminated groundwater b.) habitat degradation c.) air pollution d.) invasive species SUBMIT MY ANSWER

b.) habitat degradation

If we maintain exponential growth, the 2050 population will be _________. a.) 6.8 billion b.) 7.4 billion c.) 10 billion d.) 8.9 billion

c.) 10 billion

Which of the following is an effect on the environment from increased demand for energy? a.) Over-reliance on dams b.) Loss of woodland ecosystems c.) Atmospheric pollution and climate change d.) Ocean pollution

c.) Atmospheric pollution and climate change

Which of the following is an example of regulating services? a.) Field trip to a national park b.) Green space within a city c.) Wetlands soak up floodwater d.) Habitats for migratory species

c.) Wetlands soak up floodwater

Deforestation can emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, impacting the environment on many levels. Climate change describes the effect of this environmental issue experienced at the __________ level. a.) local b.) regional c.) global d.) individual

c.) global

Air pollution from a long-term volcanic eruption on one of the Hawaiian islands impacts the environment in many ways. Trade winds carrying aerosol clouds and smog to other islands describe the effect of this environmental issue experienced at the __________ level. a.) local b.) individual c.) regional d.) global

c.) regional

Which of the following is an example of an anthropocentric position? a.) Factory farms provide human nutrition and impact the environment. b.) Cattle should not be consumed because they are living creatures. c.) Factory farms should be banned because they are harmful to the environment. d.) Cattle farms are important because humans consume cattle for nutrition.

d.) Cattle farms are important because humans consume cattle for nutrition.

Which of the following elements was NOT an area of discussion relative to sustainability in the Brundtland Report? a.) Biodiversity b.) Use of resources c.) Pollution d.) Clean water

d.) Clean water

What would an ecocentric position focus on? a.) Technology is the best way to protect plants and animals. b.) Humans are the superior entities on Earth. c.) An animal or plant's life is just as important as a human's. d.) There is an intrinsic value in the environment itself.

d.) There is an intrinsic value in the environment itself.

Which of the following is an example of cultural services? a.) Photosynthesis b.) Pollination c.) Gasoline d.) Tourism

d.) Tourism

A single pollutant can have many levels of impact on the environment. Aggravated asthma in infants describes the effect of this environmental issue experienced at the __________ level. a.) regional b.) global c.) individual d.) local

d.) local