TRUE/FALSE
1 : Because human interests in a livable environment often compete with other human
economic interests, many find cost-benefit analyses useful for judging, weighing, and comparing
benefits and costs.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
2 : The view known as deep ecology is most essentially concerned with the idea that people
depend on their environment in many ways.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
3 : Cost benefit analyses involve both assessments and evaluations.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
4 : Anthropocentrists value nature for its own sake.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
5 : Some ecofeminists believe that the source of our environmental problems lies in the fact that
we relate to nature by trying to assert dominance over it.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
6 : To say that a wilderness has prima facie value means that it must be preserved no matter
what the cost to do so.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
SHORT RESPONSE
7 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to be concerned with the
greenhouse effect and the resulting climate changes that may make life unfit for human beings.
Correct Answer : A
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Correct Answer : E
9 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):Im going to work for that anti-pollution
measure because if it doesnt pass even my own local rivers will be damaged, and then my
health might be endangered and my sports and aesthetic interests in the rivers threatened.
Correct Answer : A
10 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):If there is no overriding reason to pluck the
flower then I ought to let it be for its own good is to continue existing.
Correct Answer : E
11 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):If we destroy that species, then our children
and our childrens children will not be able to enjoy it.
Correct Answer : A
12 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to preserve the tropical rain
forests because they are the sole source of lifesaving medicines like quinine, our most potent
weapon against malaria.
Correct Answer : A
13 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to preserve wildernesses because
they provide a place for personal rejuvenation, and aesthetic and mystic experiences.
Correct Answer : A
MULTIPLE CHOICE
14 : The old Native American saying, before you act, consider the consequences on the next
seven generations, is best described as what kind of thinking?
A : Ecocentrism
B : Utilitarianism
C : Anthropocentric
D : Relativistic
Correct Answer : C
15 : In Deep Ecology, through what means is happiness gained?
A : Through simple communion with ones local ecosystem.
B : Through meditation and deep thought.
C : Through possession of things.
D : Through the search for satisfaction of wants and desires.
Correct Answer : A
16 : The word environment comes from an Old French word meaning
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1 : Because human interests in a livable environment often compete with other human
economic interests, many find cost-benefit analyses useful for judging, weighing, and comparing
benefits and costs.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
2 : The view known as deep ecology is most essentially concerned with the idea that people
depend on their environment in many ways.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
3 : Cost benefit analyses involve both assessments and evaluations.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
4 : Anthropocentrists value nature for its own sake.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
5 : Some ecofeminists believe that the source of our environmental problems lies in the fact that
we relate to nature by trying to assert dominance over it.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
6 : To say that a wilderness has prima facie value means that it must be preserved no matter
what the cost to do so.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
SHORT RESPONSE
7 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to be concerned with the
greenhouse effect and the resulting climate changes that may make life unfit for human beings.
Correct Answer : A
This8study
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GMTwhen
-06:00 it tends to preserve the
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, integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community.
Correct Answer : E
9 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):Im going to work for that anti-pollution
measure because if it doesnt pass even my own local rivers will be damaged, and then my
health might be endangered and my sports and aesthetic interests in the rivers threatened.
Correct Answer : A
10 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):If there is no overriding reason to pluck the
flower then I ought to let it be for its own good is to continue existing.
Correct Answer : E
11 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):If we destroy that species, then our children
and our childrens children will not be able to enjoy it.
Correct Answer : A
12 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to preserve the tropical rain
forests because they are the sole source of lifesaving medicines like quinine, our most potent
weapon against malaria.
Correct Answer : A
13 : Label as Anthropocentric (A) or Ecocentric (E):We ought to preserve wildernesses because
they provide a place for personal rejuvenation, and aesthetic and mystic experiences.
Correct Answer : A
MULTIPLE CHOICE
14 : The old Native American saying, before you act, consider the consequences on the next
seven generations, is best described as what kind of thinking?
A : Ecocentrism
B : Utilitarianism
C : Anthropocentric
D : Relativistic
Correct Answer : C
15 : In Deep Ecology, through what means is happiness gained?
A : Through simple communion with ones local ecosystem.
B : Through meditation and deep thought.
C : Through possession of things.
D : Through the search for satisfaction of wants and desires.
Correct Answer : A
16 : The word environment comes from an Old French word meaning
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