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Environmentalism and Its Role in Sustainable Development

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What is the primary focus of environmentalism?

  1. Economic growth

  2. Environmental protection

  3. Social justice

  4. Political stability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Environmentalism is a broad movement that seeks to protect and restore the natural environment, and to promote sustainable practices that minimize harm to the environment.

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?

  1. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

  2. Maximizing economic growth at all costs

  3. Exploiting natural resources without regard for the consequences

  4. Ignoring the environmental impacts of human activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable development is a holistic approach to development that seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental needs in a way that ensures the well-being of both present and future generations.

What is the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. To promote economic growth

  3. To protect biodiversity

  4. To address social inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to mitigate climate change.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Hydroelectric power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power.

What is the term for the loss of biodiversity?

  1. Extinction

  2. Deforestation

  3. Pollution

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extinction is the term for the loss of a species from the Earth.

Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation?

  1. Sustainable forestry practices

  2. Agricultural expansion

  3. Urban development

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agricultural expansion is a major cause of deforestation, as forests are cleared to make way for crops and livestock.

What is the main cause of climate change?

  1. Volcanic eruptions

  2. Human activities

  3. Solar flares

  4. Earth's natural cycles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are the main cause of climate change.

Which of the following is a key element of sustainable agriculture?

  1. Using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers

  2. Minimizing soil erosion

  3. Planting genetically modified crops

  4. Clearing forests for farmland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture seeks to minimize the negative environmental impacts of agriculture, such as soil erosion and water pollution.

What is the term for the process of restoring degraded ecosystems?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Conservation

  4. Preservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reforestation is the process of restoring forests that have been degraded or destroyed.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

  1. Wind energy

  2. Natural gas

  3. Solar energy

  4. Hydroelectric power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished naturally, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

What is the term for the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitigation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to mitigate climate change.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice?

  1. Driving a car that runs on gasoline

  2. Using public transportation

  3. Eating meat every day

  4. Wasting water


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sustainable practices are those that minimize harm to the environment and promote the well-being of both present and future generations.

What is the term for the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Hydroelectric power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power.

What is the term for the loss of biodiversity?

  1. Extinction

  2. Deforestation

  3. Pollution

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extinction is the term for the loss of a species from the Earth.

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