Anthropocentrism ...

Select one:

a.

emphasises humanity's intrinsic value

b.

ascribes only instrumental value to nature

c.

sees the value of natural resources as proportionate to their economic value

d.

all of the above

What is anthropocentrism?

Select one:

a.

The belief that humans are most significant species on the planet

b.

Just another word for terms such humanocentrism, human supremacy or human exceptionalism

c.

Humanity is sole source of value

d.

All of the above

In a sustainable economy, the use of _________ is maximized.

Select one:

a.

Fossil fuels

b.

Non-renewable resources

c.

Renewable resources

d.

None of the above

Human population, _____________, and the Earth's ecosystems are all inextricably linked.

Select one:

a.

Economy

b.

Society

c.

Technology

d.

Provision

Which one of the following is NOT one of the ways in which humankind is affecting the planet?

Select one:

a.

Over-exploitation of water

b.

Over-exploitation of essential minerals

c.

Over-exploitation of solar energy

d.

Over-utilisation of arable land

Which factor increases the sustainability of the environment?

Select one:

a.

Limited population

b.

Renewable energy

c.

Efficient resource use

d.

All of the above

Pessimism within the sustainability context ...

Select one:

a.

casts doubt over humanity's technological prowess to solve environmental problems

b.

is concerned about the crossing of ecological thresholds and nature's carrying capacity

c.

is a philosophical position which argues against the substitutability and manageability of natural capital

d.

all of the above

Why is Western consumption not sustainable?

Select one:

a.

The planet simply does not have enough resources to provide for the same levels of consumerism as exist today in the Western world for the remaining countries on a long-term, sustainable basis

b.

Consumerism can result in economic crisis

c.

Western consumerism is not universally liked

d.

All of these answers are correct

Sustainable development aims at:

Select one or more:

a.

Social and economic development which makes the economic andsocietal benefits available in the present, without spoiling the likelypotential for similar benefits in the future

b.

Reasonable and equitable distributed level of economic well beingthat can be perpetuated continually

c.

Development that meets the need of the present withoutcompromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs

d.

Maximising the present day benefits through increased resourceconsumption