CHAPTER 3 The Seven Environmental Principles

Question 1

What are the seven environmental principles?

Answer 1

1.Nature knows best,
2.All forms of life are important
3. Everything is connected to everything else
4. Everything changes
5. Everything must go somewhere
6. Ours is a finite earth
7. Nature is beautiful and we are the stewards of God’s creation.

Question 2

What does the principle ‘Nature knows best’ imply?

Answer 2

Natural processes should be respected and maintained to prevent imbalance

Disruptions in nutrient cycles can lead to environmental issues.

Question 3

Why is the nutrient cycle important?

Answer 3

It allows nutrients to pass from the environment to organisms and back

Disruptions can cause ecological imbalances.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The burning of farm waste can disrupt the _______.

Answer 4

nutrient cycle

This can lead to environmental warming and affect growth.

Question 5

What does the principle ‘All forms of life are important’ emphasize?

Answer 5

The significance of every organism in the ecosystem

It suggests that all creatures, even those considered troublesome, have a role.

Question 6

True or False: It is customary to ignore the ecological role of all organisms.

Answer 6

False

Awareness of the ecological contributions of all organisms is crucial.

Question 7

What might happen if one disregards the importance of all life forms?

Answer 7

It can lead to ecological imbalance and loss of biodiversity

Every species plays a role in the ecosystem.