BIOL 1010 — Exam 1 Practice Flashcard (Study Guide → Multiple Choice)

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What best defines the 'environment' in environmental science?

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The complex of natural, social and cultural conditions

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Environmental Science is primarily:

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An interdisciplinary, mission-oriented study of environment and our interactions

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Is Environmental Science the same as ecology?

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No — ecology is a component but environmental science is broader

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Which historical figure is considered the first American environmentalist (mentioned in lecture)?

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George Perkins Marsh

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John Muir is best known for:

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Moral/esthetic preservation of nature

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Global environmentalism refers to:

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Environmental concerns pushed to a global level by technology and industrialization

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Why is population growth considered a problem in environmental science?

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Because more people increase demand for resources and environmental impact

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Why is poverty a problem for sustainability?

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Daily survival can necessitate unsustainable environmental practices

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The mission of environmental science is best described as:

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Meeting present needs while sustaining the environment for future generations

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Which of the following is correct? A. B consistently follows after A under appropriate conditions, B. A sometimes occurs before B, C. A and B are unrelated, D. B causes A

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B consistently follows after A under appropriate conditions