Development that meets the needs of people today without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What is sustainability?
100
What is the proper citation style for WIS 100?
MLA citation style.
100
Name one example of a primitive technology that is very necessary to human survival.
What is tools, fire sources (match, lighter), medicine.
100
Name three alternatives to landfills for waste management.
3 Rs, incineration and methane collection.
100
The villian of the story.
What is the Once-ler?
200
The ability of organic materials and some industrial pollutants to break down as a result of natural processes in the environment.
What is biodegradable?
200
Where is the best place to find research material at SFU?
The SFU Library in person and online.
200
What is one concern with Google street view?
Privacy and information capturing.
200
Name three energy sources.
What is hydro, oil, coal, nuclear, etc.
200
Who does the Lorax speak for?
What is the trees?
300
The scientific theory that the Earth's climate is being altered by human activities.
What is climate change?
300
Complete this phrase: "A week's worth of New York Times today contains more information than a person would have encountered in their lifetime in the _____ century."
What is the 18th century?
300
Complete this phrase: "By 2013 a supercomputer will exceed the computational capabilities of a ____________"
What is a human brain?
300
What else is effected besides the trees?
Water, air, food sources
400
Areas designated by cities designed to accept large amounts of waste while ensuring as little environmental damage as possible.
What is a landfill?
400
Name two things to consider when deciding if a source is scholarly/credible (can you use this for a research paper?).
Qualifications of author, potential bias, references (depth of research), publisher.
400
Why does Andrew McAfee say the droids are taking our jobs?
Because the newest technology is able to perform many of the basic computational tasks that humans usually do, and the labour force statistics show that jobs in these areas are declining rapidly.
400
What is an example of sustainable development?
Rotating crops, sustainable fishing practices, water conservation (water efficient appliances), solar energy.
400
How are the Thneeds marketed?
As the answer to all your problems - as a need not a want.
500
The process by which an arid or semi-arid area loses its productivity to the point that it resembles a desert.
What is deforestation?
500
Name two important advantages that came from the development of the printing press (and later the internet).
Knowledge transmission and communication with others around the world.
500
Does Andrew McAfee think the droids taking our jobs is a good or bad thing? Why?
Good, because it allows people to focus on innovation and higher order tasks.
500
Why is water management one of the focuses of the World Bank?
Water is essential for socio-economic development and for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Properly managed water resources are a critical component of growth, poverty reduction and equity. The livelihoods of the poorest are critically associated with access to water services.
500
What is the message of the story?
We must all consider sustainability development in our business and personal choices, for the economic and environmental health of our society.