#1
What is the primary focus of Environmental Systems Theory?
Individual organisms
Ecosystems
Weather patterns
Social structures
#2
Which level of organization is studied in Environmental Systems Theory?
Individual organisms
Cellular structures
Population and communities
Molecular interactions
#3
What does the concept of 'holism' emphasize in Environmental Systems Theory?
The reduction of complex systems into simpler components
The interconnectedness and interdependence of components in a system
The exclusion of human impact in ecological studies
The study of individual organisms in isolation
#4
What is the role of entropy in Environmental Systems Theory?
It represents disorder and randomness in a system
It enhances order and structure in a system
It only applies to closed systems
It is unrelated to ecological processes
#5
What is the concept of 'teleconnections' in Environmental Systems Theory?
It refers to the communication between organisms within a population
It represents the long-distance interactions between geographically separated systems
It focuses on the impact of technology on ecological processes
It is unrelated to environmental studies
#6
Who is credited with developing Environmental Systems Theory?
Charles Darwin
Ludwig von Bertalanffy
Rachel Carson
John Muir
#7
In Environmental Systems Theory, what does 'open system' refer to?
A system with no inputs or outputs
A system that exchanges matter and energy with its environment
A closed-off ecosystem
A system with only human impact
#8
What is the concept of 'resilience' in Environmental Systems Theory?
The ability of a system to resist change
The ability of a system to adapt and recover from disturbances
The lack of feedback loops in a system
The constant growth of a system
#9
Which environmental issue aligns with the perspective of Environmental Systems Theory?
Deforestation
Social inequality
Technological advancements
Political unrest
#10
Which discipline contributes significantly to the development of Environmental Systems Theory?
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Biology
#11
Which of the following is a key concept in Environmental Systems Theory?
Natural selection
Equilibrium
Supply and demand
Quantum mechanics
#12
What is the role of feedback loops in Environmental Systems Theory?
They disrupt the system
They maintain stability
They are irrelevant
They only occur in closed systems
#13
What role do emergent properties play in Environmental Systems Theory?
They are irrelevant
They are crucial for understanding the system as a whole
They only apply to closed systems
They lead to system breakdown
#14
According to Environmental Systems Theory, what happens when a system reaches a state of disequilibrium?
The system collapses
The system returns to equilibrium on its own
The system remains in disequilibrium indefinitely
Feedback loops become inactive
#15
How does Environmental Systems Theory address the concept of time in ecological processes?
It considers time irrelevant
It emphasizes the importance of historical perspectives
It limits the study to the present moment
It only considers future projections