#1
What is the main goal of environmental policy?
Economic growth
Biodiversity conservation
Technological innovation
Social equality
#2
In the context of environmental science, what does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?
Variety of life within ecosystems
The number of species on Earth
Genetic variation within a species
All of the above
#3
What is the concept of 'ecological footprint' used to measure?
The physical size of ecosystems
Human impact on the environment in terms of resource consumption
The diversity of species in an ecosystem
The efficiency of ecological systems
#4
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Methane (CH4)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
#5
What is 'environmental ethics' concerned with?
Studying ecosystems
Exploring environmental laws
Examining moral principles and values concerning the environment
Analyzing geological processes
#6
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Natural gas
Hydropower
#7
Which ethical principle emphasizes the intrinsic value of nature and its components?
Consequentialism
Deontology
Eco-centrism
Utilitarianism
#8
Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change?
Kyoto Protocol
Paris Agreement
Montreal Protocol
Copenhagen Accord
#9
Which philosopher is often considered the father of environmental ethics and wrote 'A Sand County Almanac'?
Aldo Leopold
John Muir
Henry David Thoreau
Ralph Waldo Emerson
#10
What is the concept of 'anthropocentrism' in environmental ethics?
Valuing human interests above all other species
Valuing all species equally
Valuing plant life over animal life
Valuing ecosystems over individual species
#11
Which of the following is a major driver of deforestation?
Renewable energy projects
Urbanization
Protected area management
Sustainable forestry practices
#12
What is the 'environmental justice' movement focused on?
Ensuring fair distribution of natural resources
Promoting environmental conservation
Addressing social and environmental inequalities
Advocating for technological innovation
#13
Who coined the term 'deep ecology' to describe an environmental philosophy?
Aldo Leopold
Arne Naess
Rachel Carson
Garrett Hardin
#14
What is the 'precautionary principle' in environmental ethics?
Take immediate action without waiting for scientific proof
Prioritize economic interests over environmental concerns
Promote technological advancement at any cost
Delay decisions until full scientific certainty is established
#15
What is the 'tragedy of the commons' as discussed in environmental ethics?
Overexploitation of shared resources due to self-interest
Collective conservation efforts for common resources
Efficient and sustainable use of shared resources
Global cooperation for environmental protection
#16
Who is credited with the development of the concept of the 'ecological footprint'?
Aldo Leopold
Rachel Carson
Paul Ehrlich
Mathis Wackernagel
#17
In environmental ethics, what is the 'land ethic' proposed by Aldo Leopold?
The ethical treatment of urban landscapes
A philosophy that extends ethical responsibility to the land and its ecosystems
The promotion of industrialization in rural areas
A strategy for agricultural land management