Natural Resource Use and Management GEO 3313 Final
Exam questions with verified answers
The United States has only ___ percent of the world's population, but consumes
approximately ___ percent of the world's resources. Ans✔✔-5%
30%
From our class discussion, what are the two countries that are degrading the
environment more rapidly than any other nations on the Earth? Ans✔✔-China
and the United States
The "doomsdayer," or pessimist viewpoint as to whether there is a crisis on Planet
Earth, says that technology will not, and cannot, solve all of our problems. What
do they give as their major reason? Ans✔✔-Exponential growth of population has
already occurred, and there isn't enough time to find the technological "fixes" to
problems that need solutions today.
What does the Conservation Principle say? Ans✔✔-That natural biological
systems, or ecosystems, thrive because they need and use resources with
efficiency.
Which "wave" did the "Decade of the Environment" occur during? Ans✔✔-The
Third Wave, during Nixon, Ford, and Carter's administrations.
Name four explorers/environmentalists who were influential during the First
Wave. Ans✔✔-1. Powell
2. Muir
3. Pinchot
,4. Wisner
What year was the first U.S. conservation conference held? What was it known
as? Ans✔✔-1908
"White House Conference on Natural Resources"
What publication alerted the public to the potential harmful effects of pesticides
such as DDT on humans and wildlife? Ans✔✔-Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson
Name 4 renewable resources. Ans✔✔-1. Rangeland
2. Fish
3. Wildlife
4. Wind
In the 1880's, which great preservationist founded the Sierra Club and proposed
the federal lands of unique beauty be withdrawn form human development and
converted into national parks? Ans✔✔-John Muir
What does "Adaptive Management" refer to? Ans✔✔-The use of scientific
information combined with vigilant monitoring, so that if management strategies
are not working, they can be adjusted, and/or policies can be developed.
Does the following statement reflect the Optimist Viewpoint about solutions to
environmental and resource problems, or the Pessimist Viewpoint?
"If enough cheap energy is available, all things can be accomplished-- pollution
will be controlled, food will be available for all, and clothing and shelter for the
needy millions will be provided." Ans✔✔-Optimist Viewpoint
, Considered America's first environmentalist, _______________________,
observed how humans abused agricultural lands in Europe and Asia. This person
also observed how the abuse led to soil erosion, dust storms and water pollution
and a decline in the economic well-being of many nations. Ans✔✔-George
Perkins Marsh
The 1997 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or
FCCC) produced an international environmental treaty with the goal of achieving
the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. It is most
often known by its short name of: Ans✔✔-The Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development
(UNCED) was attended by nearly 180 nations and resulted in several treaties on
key environmental issues. It is most often known by its short name of: Ans✔✔-
The "Rio" or Earth Summit
Are goods and service considered inputs? Ans✔✔-No
Name 4 things that are considered inputs in economics. Ans✔✔-1. Raw materials
2. Labor
3. Energy
4. Capital
What does free-market pricing established by the laws of supply and demand
reflect? Ans✔✔-Mainly a short- and/or intermediate-term use of supplies of
resources in relation to their demand.
Exam questions with verified answers
The United States has only ___ percent of the world's population, but consumes
approximately ___ percent of the world's resources. Ans✔✔-5%
30%
From our class discussion, what are the two countries that are degrading the
environment more rapidly than any other nations on the Earth? Ans✔✔-China
and the United States
The "doomsdayer," or pessimist viewpoint as to whether there is a crisis on Planet
Earth, says that technology will not, and cannot, solve all of our problems. What
do they give as their major reason? Ans✔✔-Exponential growth of population has
already occurred, and there isn't enough time to find the technological "fixes" to
problems that need solutions today.
What does the Conservation Principle say? Ans✔✔-That natural biological
systems, or ecosystems, thrive because they need and use resources with
efficiency.
Which "wave" did the "Decade of the Environment" occur during? Ans✔✔-The
Third Wave, during Nixon, Ford, and Carter's administrations.
Name four explorers/environmentalists who were influential during the First
Wave. Ans✔✔-1. Powell
2. Muir
3. Pinchot
,4. Wisner
What year was the first U.S. conservation conference held? What was it known
as? Ans✔✔-1908
"White House Conference on Natural Resources"
What publication alerted the public to the potential harmful effects of pesticides
such as DDT on humans and wildlife? Ans✔✔-Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson
Name 4 renewable resources. Ans✔✔-1. Rangeland
2. Fish
3. Wildlife
4. Wind
In the 1880's, which great preservationist founded the Sierra Club and proposed
the federal lands of unique beauty be withdrawn form human development and
converted into national parks? Ans✔✔-John Muir
What does "Adaptive Management" refer to? Ans✔✔-The use of scientific
information combined with vigilant monitoring, so that if management strategies
are not working, they can be adjusted, and/or policies can be developed.
Does the following statement reflect the Optimist Viewpoint about solutions to
environmental and resource problems, or the Pessimist Viewpoint?
"If enough cheap energy is available, all things can be accomplished-- pollution
will be controlled, food will be available for all, and clothing and shelter for the
needy millions will be provided." Ans✔✔-Optimist Viewpoint
, Considered America's first environmentalist, _______________________,
observed how humans abused agricultural lands in Europe and Asia. This person
also observed how the abuse led to soil erosion, dust storms and water pollution
and a decline in the economic well-being of many nations. Ans✔✔-George
Perkins Marsh
The 1997 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or
FCCC) produced an international environmental treaty with the goal of achieving
the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. It is most
often known by its short name of: Ans✔✔-The Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development
(UNCED) was attended by nearly 180 nations and resulted in several treaties on
key environmental issues. It is most often known by its short name of: Ans✔✔-
The "Rio" or Earth Summit
Are goods and service considered inputs? Ans✔✔-No
Name 4 things that are considered inputs in economics. Ans✔✔-1. Raw materials
2. Labor
3. Energy
4. Capital
What does free-market pricing established by the laws of supply and demand
reflect? Ans✔✔-Mainly a short- and/or intermediate-term use of supplies of
resources in relation to their demand.
