An ecosystem is️️organisms in a given area interacting with their living and nonliving
environment.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?️️All of the above are nonrenewable
resources.
In order to live more sustainably, we can mimic Earth's systems by incorporating all of th...
Exam 1 NSCI 101 with comprehensive Questions and Answers
An ecosystem is✔️✔️organisms in a given area interacting with their living and nonliving
environment.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?✔️✔️All of the above are nonrenewable
resources.
In order to live more sustainably, we can mimic Earth's systems by incorporating all of the
following EXCEPT:✔️✔️increased generation of waste
Which of the following is an example of a "natural service"?✔️✔️pollination
Which of the following is NOT one of the main underlying causes of environmental
problems?✔️✔️All of the above ARE causes of environmental problems
Ecology is the study of✔️✔️relationships between organisms and their environment.
Point sources of pollution include all of the following except✔️✔️runoff from cropland.
The idea that humans are dependent on nature and that success as a human population depends
on learning how to integrate earth's processes with human actions is part of the "
_________________ worldview".✔️✔️environmental wisdom
The ecologist and writer who helped develop the field of environmental ethics:✔️✔️Aldo Leopold
A cultural shift that would protect biodiversity, increase renewable forms of energy, prevent
pollution, and reward environmentally beneficial actions is known as the✔️✔️sustainability
revolution.
, Which of the following areas could be logged?✔️✔️national forest
Voluntary simplicity involves✔️✔️learning to live with fewer possessions even though money is
not an issue.
Which of the following correctly describes the Biosphere 2 project?✔️✔️The Biosphere 2 project
failed for many reasons, including build up of carbon dioxide and extinction of all plant-
pollinating insects.
Along with environmental literacy, humans also need ________ in order to develop the
commitment to live more sustainably.✔️✔️direct contact with nature
Which of the following is NOT a good suggestion for improving your study skills?✔️✔️The best
way to learn is under pressure - therefore you should save all of your assignments and studying
for the last minute.
True or false? Information published on the internet is always reliable and should be considered
fact.✔️✔️False
Which of the following is NOT a component of critical thinking?✔️✔️Be confident about what
you already know.
The ______________ worldview states that while we should manage the earth for our benefit,
humans have a responsibility to be caring managers of the earth.✔️✔️stewardship
Which of the following is not normally an effect of poverty?✔️✔️heart disease and diabetes from
obesity
Approximately _____ % of the world's population lives in less-developed countries.✔️✔️83%
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