Environmental Ethics Quiz

What is a characteristic of conventional farming?

• Uses fewer pesticides

• Higher yields

• Limited crop types

• Shortens supply chain

What is a common ethical debate in farming?

• Cost vs. profit

• Higher vs. accessibility

• Land vs. water use

• Crop diversity vs. monoculture

What is a benefit of vertical farming in urban areas?

• Uses more land

• Increases emissions

• Grows food using less land and water

• Reduces biodiversity

What is a common feature of conventional farming?

• Uses fewer pesticides

• More chemical use

• Limited crop types

• Shortens supply chain

Which practice helps in the long-term viability of soil?

• Over-farming

• Drip irrigation

• Soil compaction

• Excessive plowing

What does the term "water rights" refer to in the context of water distribution?

• The right to sell water

• Legal entitlements to use water

• The right to pollute water

• The right to own water treatment plants

Which sector is often favored by legal water rights according to the document?

• Residential

• Agriculture or industry

• Tourism

• Healthcare

Why are indigenous land rights important in the context of mineral extraction?

• Land is just property

• Land is sacred and not just property

• Land is abundant and free

• Land is uninhabited

What is one of the key roles of public policy in environmental protection?

• Increasing industrial output

• Government regulations

• Reducing taxes

• Promoting tourism

What is an individual responsibility in environmental protection?

• Making people aware

• Building factories

• Reducing government spending

• Increasing exports