Class and Environmental Issues

Description: This quiz focuses on the intricate relationship between class and environmental issues, delving into the ways in which social stratification and economic disparities intersect with environmental degradation and sustainability.
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Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the role of class in shaping environmental attitudes and behaviors?

  1. Ecological Modernization Theory

  2. Political Ecology

  3. Marxist Environmental Theory

  4. Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marxist Environmental Theory posits that class relations and economic structures significantly influence environmental degradation and resource distribution.

The concept of 'environmental racism' refers to:

  1. The disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards

  2. The lack of environmental regulations in developing countries

  3. The depletion of natural resources due to industrialization

  4. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental racism highlights the systemic discrimination and unequal distribution of environmental burdens faced by marginalized communities.

Which of the following is NOT a key dimension of environmental justice?

  1. Recognition

  2. Participation

  3. Redistribution

  4. Compensation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compensation is not a core principle of environmental justice; it focuses on addressing the underlying causes of environmental disparities.

The 'tragedy of the commons' refers to:

  1. The overexploitation of shared resources due to individual incentives

  2. The depletion of natural resources caused by industrial activities

  3. The loss of biodiversity resulting from habitat destruction

  4. The increase in air pollution due to vehicular emissions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'tragedy of the commons' illustrates the challenges of managing shared resources when individual actions can lead to collective harm.

Which term describes the process of shifting environmentally harmful activities from developed to developing countries?

  1. Environmental Imperialism

  2. Ecological Unequal Exchange

  3. Environmental Kuznets Curve

  4. Ecological Modernization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental Imperialism refers to the practice of transferring environmentally damaging industries and practices to less developed regions.

What is the primary focus of the 'polluter pays' principle?

  1. Holding polluters financially responsible for environmental damage

  2. Investing in renewable energy sources to reduce emissions

  3. Implementing strict environmental regulations on industries

  4. Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'polluter pays' principle aims to internalize the costs of pollution, making polluters bear the financial burden of their actions.

Which concept highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of certain social groups to environmental hazards?

  1. Environmental Justice

  2. Environmental Racism

  3. Ecological Footprint

  4. Carrying Capacity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental Justice addresses the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and the disproportionate vulnerability of marginalized communities.

What is the term for the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change?

  1. Carbon Sequestration

  2. Carbon Capture and Storage

  3. Carbon Pricing

  4. Carbon Neutrality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon Neutrality refers to achieving a balance between carbon emissions and carbon removal, resulting in net-zero carbon emissions.

Which term describes the concept of consuming resources at a rate that allows for their replenishment?

  1. Sustainable Development

  2. Ecological Footprint

  3. Carrying Capacity

  4. Environmental Kuznets Curve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable Development emphasizes meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What is the main objective of the 'precautionary principle' in environmental policy?

  1. Taking preventive action to avoid potential environmental harm

  2. Promoting economic growth while minimizing environmental impact

  3. Balancing environmental protection with social and economic needs

  4. Encouraging technological innovation for environmental solutions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The precautionary principle aims to prevent environmental degradation by taking action even in the absence of scientific certainty about potential harm.

Which term refers to the idea that economic growth can lead to environmental degradation in the early stages of development?

  1. Environmental Kuznets Curve

  2. Ecological Modernization Theory

  3. Tragedy of the Commons

  4. Polluter Pays Principle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Kuznets Curve posits an inverted U-shaped relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation.

What is the term for the process of integrating environmental considerations into economic decision-making?

  1. Environmental Accounting

  2. Ecological Economics

  3. Green Economy

  4. Sustainable Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental Accounting aims to incorporate the environmental costs and benefits into economic decision-making.

Which term describes the concept of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a level that is absorbed by natural sinks?

  1. Carbon Neutrality

  2. Carbon Sequestration

  3. Carbon Capture and Storage

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Neutrality refers to achieving a balance between carbon emissions and carbon removal, resulting in net-zero carbon emissions.

What is the primary focus of the 'polluter pays' principle?

  1. Holding polluters financially responsible for environmental damage

  2. Investing in renewable energy sources to reduce emissions

  3. Implementing strict environmental regulations on industries

  4. Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'polluter pays' principle aims to internalize the costs of pollution, making polluters bear the financial burden of their actions.

Which term describes the concept of consuming resources at a rate that allows for their replenishment?

  1. Sustainable Development

  2. Ecological Footprint

  3. Carrying Capacity

  4. Environmental Kuznets Curve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable Development emphasizes meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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