Multiple Choice
In his essay, "The Tragedy of the Commons," one factor that Garrett Hardin failed to consider was
a. the destruction of natural resources--b. human self-interest--c. the social nature of humans--d. none of the above
c. the social nature of humans
The ____________ Revolution was characterized by a shift from human and animal power to fossil fuels.
Industrial
The study of how humans interact with the environment is known as
environmental science
In what ways are today's environmental resources like the common's described in the essay "The Tragedy of the Commons?"
The Earth's resources are shared by everyone if societies do not use the resources responsibly, they can become depleted or polluted.
Pollutants that are not broken down by natural processes are
a. nonrenewable--b. non degradable--c. biodegradable--d. both (a) and (c)
b. non degradable
____________ are either renewable or nonrenewable.
Natural Resources
Resources that can theoretically last forever are called ______________ resources.
renewable
_______________ involves SOCIAL SCIENCES such as ________________. (think concept map)
Environmental Science; Geography
All of the following are renewable resources except:
a. energy from the sun--b. minerals--c. crops--d. fresh water
b. minerals
This science ____________ includes this type of science ___________ . (Think of the concept map)
Biology and Ecology
A developed nation has an ______________ that is about four times larger than a developing nation.
ecological footprint
Identify an example of a natural source of pollution.
A volcano that releases sulfur dioxide causes pollution.
An important effect of the agricultural revolution was
a. soil erosion--b. habitat destruction--c. plant and animal domestication--d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Toxic chemicals released into the environment cause _____________ .
pollution
_____________ is the goal of environmental science.
Sustainability
________________ involves NATURAL SCIENCES such as _____________ and ____________.
Environmental Science; Chemistry and Geology
An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies may have had on the environment was
a. soil erosion--b. extinction--c. air pollution--d. all of the above
b. extinction
The term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country is called
a. supply and demand--b. the ecological footprint-----c. the consumption process--d. sustainability
b. the ecological footprint
_______________ is a term that describes the number and variety of species that live in an area.
Biodiversity
Explain how hunter-gatherers affected the environment in which they lived
-changed the habitat to obtain food
-introduced new plants to areas and in some areas over harvested plants and animals