Environmental Ethics and Values

Environmental Ethics and Values

Assessment

Interactive Video

Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores environmental ethics, emphasizing the moral relationship between humans and nature. It highlights Aldo Leopold's contributions, particularly his book 'A Sand County Almanac,' which underscores the intrinsic value of nature. The discussion contrasts intrinsic and instrumental values, and examines biocentric versus anthropocentric perspectives. Modern global ethics are addressed, focusing on responsibility and accountability in the face of climate change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?

Moral relationship with nature

Technical advancements in nature

Scientific study of ecosystems

Economic benefits of nature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which book by Aldo Leopold played a crucial role in environmental ethics?

The Ecology of Commerce

Silent Spring

The Land Ethic

A Sand County Almanac

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Aldo Leopold, what is essential for an ethical relationship with Earth?

Economic value

Technological advancement

Scientific knowledge

Love, respect, and admiration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does intrinsic value in nature imply?

Nature is an economic resource

Nature has its own independent value

Nature is replaceable

Nature's worth is based on human use

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does instrumental value differ from intrinsic value?

Instrumental value is about nature's independent worth

Instrumental value is about nature's usefulness to humans

Instrumental value is about nature's spiritual significance

Instrumental value is about nature's aesthetic beauty

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind biocentrism?

Nature is an economic asset

Nature has value independent of humans

Nature's value is based on human needs

Nature is a scientific curiosity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does anthropocentrism emphasize?

Nature's intrinsic value

Nature's aesthetic beauty

Nature's value for human use

Nature's spiritual significance

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