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Environmental Activism and the Media

Description: Environmental Activism and the Media
Number of Questions: 15
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What role does the media play in environmental activism?

  1. Raising awareness about environmental issues

  2. Influencing public opinion and policy

  3. Providing a platform for activists to share their message

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media plays a crucial role in environmental activism by raising awareness about environmental issues, influencing public opinion and policy, and providing a platform for activists to share their message.

Which media outlet is considered to be a pioneer in environmental journalism?

  1. The Guardian

  2. National Geographic

  3. The New York Times

  4. The Washington Post


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National Geographic is widely regarded as a pioneer in environmental journalism, with a long history of publishing in-depth and impactful stories on environmental issues.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues gaining increased attention and coverage in the media?

  1. Environmental sensationalism

  2. Environmental awareness

  3. Environmental media coverage

  4. The greening of the media


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'the greening of the media' is used to describe the increasing attention and coverage given to environmental issues in the media.

Which environmental activist is known for using social media effectively to raise awareness about environmental issues?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Leonardo DiCaprio

  3. Al Gore

  4. David Attenborough


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg, a young Swedish climate activist, has effectively used social media platforms to raise awareness about environmental issues and mobilize support for climate action.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote environmental awareness and action?

  1. Environmental advocacy

  2. Environmental communication

  3. Environmental journalism

  4. Environmental marketing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Environmental communication is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote environmental awareness and action.

Which documentary film is widely credited with raising awareness about climate change and its potential impacts?

  1. An Inconvenient Truth

  2. Before the Flood

  3. Chasing Ice

  4. Cowspiracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Inconvenient Truth, a 2006 documentary film narrated by former US Vice President Al Gore, is widely credited with raising awareness about climate change and its potential impacts.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being framed in a negative or alarmist manner in the media?

  1. Environmental sensationalism

  2. Environmental alarmism

  3. Environmental fear-mongering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental sensationalism, environmental alarmism, and environmental fear-mongering are all terms used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being framed in a negative or alarmist manner in the media.

Which environmental activist is known for using art and creativity to raise awareness about environmental issues?

  1. Banksy

  2. Ai Weiwei

  3. Olafur Eliasson

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banksy, Ai Weiwei, and Olafur Eliasson are all environmental activists who have used art and creativity to raise awareness about environmental issues.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote sustainable consumption and lifestyles?

  1. Environmental marketing

  2. Green marketing

  3. Sustainable marketing

  4. Eco-marketing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Green marketing is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote sustainable consumption and lifestyles.

Which media platform has been used effectively by environmental activists to organize protests and campaigns?

  1. Facebook

  2. Twitter

  3. Instagram

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have all been used effectively by environmental activists to organize protests and campaigns.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being ignored or underreported in the media?

  1. Environmental censorship

  2. Environmental silence

  3. Environmental neglect

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental censorship, environmental silence, and environmental neglect are all terms used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being ignored or underreported in the media.

Which environmental activist is known for using humor and satire to raise awareness about environmental issues?

  1. Bill Nye

  2. George Carlin

  3. John Oliver

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bill Nye, George Carlin, and John Oliver are all environmental activists who have used humor and satire to raise awareness about environmental issues.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote environmental education and literacy?

  1. Environmental education

  2. Environmental literacy

  3. Environmental communication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental education, environmental literacy, and environmental communication are all terms used to describe the practice of using media to promote environmental education and literacy.

Which media platform has been used effectively by environmental activists to share stories and experiences about the impacts of environmental issues?

  1. Podcasts

  2. Blogs

  3. YouTube

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Podcasts, blogs, and YouTube have all been used effectively by environmental activists to share stories and experiences about the impacts of environmental issues.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being framed in a positive or optimistic manner in the media?

  1. Environmental optimism

  2. Environmental hope

  3. Environmental positivity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental optimism, environmental hope, and environmental positivity are all terms used to describe the phenomenon of environmental issues being framed in a positive or optimistic manner in the media.

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