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Multiple Choice Questions Question: (TCO 1) Which of the following is a predicted outcome of continued global warming? Question: (TCO 2) The realist-constructionist debate in environmental sociology is characterized by differences in materialist versus idealist explanations of social life. Which of the following distinguishes a constructionist perspective on environment problems? Question: (TCO 3) The 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists whose work led to discovery of the causes for the thinning of the earth’s atmosphere by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Which of the following was NOT one of these scientists? Question: (TCO 4) Who is/was the “original affluent society” according to Marshall Sahlins? Question: (TCO 5) The hau of material objects refers to: Question: (TCO 6) What has been the result of air quality from strict emission controls? Question: (TCO 7) According to Malthus, population grows: Question: (TCO 7) Which of the following does Sen claim will NOT insure food availability? Question: (TCO 3) What percentage of the world’s original forests remain? Question: (TCO 5) According to your text, what is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for individuals between the ages of 1 and 35? Essay Questions Question: (TCO 1) Define environmental sociology and what environmental sociologists study. If you were an environmental sociologist, explain your daily day. Compare and contrast how environmental sociologists differ from other types of sociologists. Question: (TCO 2) Describe the environments impact on race, poverty, and disempowerment. Explain how this impacts human inequality and how it creates a community of haves and have nots. Compare and contrast some ways you would solve some of these issues of inequality. Question: (TCO 4) Describe how consumption and materialism impact the physical environment? Give a few examples. Can our society continue to practice materialism and at the same time still become more sustainable? What are some things we overconsume? Question: (TCO 6) Describe the economics and politics of implementing green technology in our society. Why are we so slow to move toward this type of green technology and away from petroleum? Compare and contrast which forms of green technology might realistically be built in the next 10 years. Which ones do you think need to wait until a future to be built, and why? Question: (TCO 7) Describe in detail our population’s impact on poverty. Provide a few detailed examples. Explain how environmental sociologists think we can solve issues of poverty. How do you think we can solve worldwide poverty? Show Less

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1. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a predicted outcome of continued
global warming?
Student Answer: A shift in climate zones
Changes in rainfall patterns
Rising sea levels
All of the above
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 7.

Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:



2. Question : (TCO 2) The Conservation Reserve Program was funded in the
United States to conserve which of the following precious
resources?
Student Answer: Water
Soil
Petroleum
Recyclable plastics
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 15.

Points Received: 5 of 5
Comments:



3. Question : (TCO 3) The 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three
scientists whose work led to discovery of the causes for the
thinning of the earth's atmosphere by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Which of the following was NOT one of these scientists?
Student Answer: Mario Molina
Paul Crutzen
Sherwood Rowland
Aldo Leopold
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 24.

Points Received: 5 of 5

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4. Question : (TCO 4) All of the following are elements of rational choice theory
EXCEPT:
Student Answer: interest, especially self-interest.
sentiments.
the quest for personal gain or advantage.
a hidden agenda among rational actors.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 2, page 45.

Points Received: 0 of 5
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5. Question : (TCO 5) Of the many techniques advertisers use to persuade
customers to purchase goods, which is the most effective?
Student Answer: Appeal to sentiments--accentuating affection, love,
belongingness, community, patriotism, and other values that may
be conferred upon the consumer by acquisition of the product
Price advertising--appealing to the financial concerns of
consumers
"You" or status advertising--suggesting the product is offered
out of concern for you and will provide heightened prestige to those
who acquire it (the product)
Green advertising--appealing to the environmental concerns of
consumers
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 2, page 47-48.

Points Received: 5 of 5
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6. Question : (TCO 6) What has been the result of air quality from strict emission
controls?
Student Answer: Strict emission controls have resulted in a dramatic
improvement in air quality.
Strict emission controls are largely ignored thus air quality has
dramatically decreased.
Strict emission controls have led industrialists to be contrite and
to stop polluting.
The growth in use of automobiles andtrucks have wiped out
much of the gain from emission controls.
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 3, page 77.

Points Received: 5 of 5
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7. Question : (TCO 7) What is the best contraceptive, according to the slogan of
the 1974 World Population Conference in Bucharest?
Student Answer: Development
Abstinence
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