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CGW4U Resource and Environmental Ethics
CGW4U Resource and Environmental Ethics
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1
What is an environmental risk related to oil production?
It prevents deforestation
It provides clean energy
Oil spills and pollution
It reduces carbon emissions
2
What is a key debate for resource-exporting countries?
Government control of industries
Strict environmental laws vs. no regulations
Complete industrial shutdown
Economic growth vs. environmental protection
3
What is
ethics
?
Study of business
Study of science
Study of right and wrong in decision-making
Study of history
4
Why is Spain’s agriculture industry under environmental scrutiny?
Deforestation
Overuse of fertilizers
Soil degradation
Heavy reliance on irrigation and persistent droughts
5
What is a major risk of uranium mining in Kazakhstan?
Deforestation
Air pollution
Water depletion
Radioactive contamination
6
What is one way countries can
balance economy and environment
?
By removing environmental laws
By stopping exports completely
Investing in sustainable industries
By using more fossil fuels
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What is a major concern of
fossil fuel
use?
Climate change
Improved air quality
Increased biodiversity
Better soil health
8
What is
environmentalism
?
A type of farming
A scientific discipline
Advocacy for protecting nature from human harm
A government policy
9
What is one challenge with
common-pool resources
?
They are unlimited
They are hard to manage and can be overused
They can be easily replaced
They benefit only individuals
10
Why is the
Mekong Delta
important for Vietnam?
It is a key area for rice farming
It is a source of fossil fuels
It is a protected forest
It is used for urban development
11
How can
international agreements
help the environment?
By increasing deforestation
By closing industries
By banning agriculture
By setting global emission targets
12
Why is Vietnam’s rice production a concern?
It increases air pollution
It reduces biodiversity
It depletes water resources in the Mekong Delta
It increases soil erosion
13
What is the
Paris Agreement
about?
Regulating water usage
Reducing global carbon emissions
Protecting endangered species
Banning fossil fuels
14
What is the
Tragedy of the Commons
?
A climate change treaty
Overuse of shared resources leads to depletion
A farming technique
A law protecting forests
15
What environmental issue is linked to Colombia’s cattle and logging industry?
Coastal erosion
Deforestation in the Amazon
Water shortages
Air pollution
16
Which of the following is a
common-pool resource
?
Your computer
Private businesses
Social media
oceans and forests
17
Common-pool resources (CPRs)
are natural or human-made resources that are difficult to exclude others from using.
False
True
18
What does
sustainability
mean?
Ignoring environmental laws
Only focusing on economy
Using up resources quickly
Meeting needs without harming future generations
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Which industry is a major cause of
deforestation
in Colombia?
Fishing industry
Agriculture and mining
Tech industry
Tourism
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How do advocacy groups influence environmental policies?
By banning industries
By increasing deforestation
Through protests, campaigns, and lobbying
By funding fossil fuel industries
21
Which country is the
largest uranium exporter
?
China
USA
Kazakhstan
Russia
