the human environment

Question 1

Distinguish between the 4 classifications of resources.

Answer 1

continuous resources: all intent and purpose will never run out ex: wind
renewable resources: can naturally regenerate as long as availability to do so isnt irreversibly damaged ( ex; clean water )
non-renewable resources: available in specific places and only in finite quantities cause rate too long to regenerate ( mineral )
Extrinsic resources: all aspect of the human species, renewable ( ex; people or skills )

Question 2

Resources are simply ____________ appraisal of the material world.

Answer 2

cultural appraisal

Question 3

All environmental issues result from?

Answer 3

a mismatch between extrinsic resources and natural resources

Question 4

What are the 5 drivers underlying environmental issues?

Answer 4

demographic drivers, sociopolitical, economic, scientific, technological

Question 5

What aspect of the world’s population is widely recognized as one of the most clear cut drivers
behind the impact on the environment.

Answer 5

growth in the global human pop

Question 6

As population grows we use more ______________ and create more ___________________.

Answer 6

more resources and create more waste

Question 7

What is the “Malthusian perspective”?

Answer 7

population growth would eventually outstrip food production and bad famine conflict and human misery

Question 8

When did the human population reach the first billion population?

Answer 8

1804

Question 9

What are the two most significant changes in human history?

Answer 9

the agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution

Question 10

Why are cities of such concern?

Answer 10

more consumption per person and more resources used

Question 11

How is the growth of our economies fueled?

Answer 11

by our resources

Question 12

Who are disproportionately responsible for environmental issues? Why?

Answer 12

colonialism, international trade, flow of capital

Question 13

Distinguish between the reasons for environmental degradation on the part of the rich and the
poor.

Answer 13

wealthy impact is driven by intense use of resources ( overconsumption ) and poor degree environment because they have no option

Question 14

What are the two perspectives on the relationship between technology and population growth?

Answer 14

1. technological development lead to pop growth ( more food leads to more people for example )
2. technological development results from the need of technology because more people

Question 15

How could population growth and resources actually be good for the environment?

Answer 15

any problems that leads to growth of pop will be resolved by new innovations

Question 16

How can technology be both good and bad for the environment?

Answer 16

good: energy conservation promotes by renewable energy that are being developed
bad: technological development are responsible for much environment degradation.

Question 17

What are the 4 human induced imbalances?*

Answer 17

process and structure of economics, politics and society*

Question 18

Explain the “Tragedy of the Commons” theory.

Answer 18

argues that resources under a common ownership are prone to overuse and abuse.

Question 19

Does common ownership always result in environmental degradation?Why or why not?

Answer 19

No some are well manage strong social and cultural leaders.

Question 20

Give an example of the economic inequality that is present at the global level.

Answer 20

the top 62 richest people have the same wealth as 3.6 billion people

Question 21

How is debt related to this inequality?

Answer 21

Poor countries are in debt to the countries and banks of the richest countries

Question 22

What are the two positions on TNC investment in developing countries?

Answer 22

TNC “transnational corporation”
engine of growth capable of eliminating economic inequality
major obstacle to the development

Question 23

At the national scale the inequality that often exists is best seen in which divide?

Answer 23

The pattern is often manifested in a rural/urban divide

Question 24

Why are the poor and disadvantaged both the victims and agents of environmental degradation?

Answer 24

They will not on their land because they are poor but they will not invest in long-term tools so not good for them often in low resources places

Question 25

Explain what is meant by the intergenerational inequalities that exist.

Answer 25

Pollution and non-renewable resources will be the same for a future generation

Question 26

what is Cornucopian point of view

Answer 26

Environmental issues easy resolved. environmental issues often exaggerated.

Question 27

what is ; Deep Ecology point of view

Answer 27

Calls for a profound shift in attitude and personal behaviour

Question 28

what is ecofeminism point of view

Answer 28

Viewing domination and oppression of women and nature by men

Question 29

what is Gaia hypothesis

Answer 29

All living things have a regulatory effects on the earth environment that promote life

Question 30

environmental Keynesianism

Answer 30

Spending on green objective can rescue the economy from recession in the planet from destruction

Question 31

what is TEK?

Answer 31

Traditional ecological knowledge often in indigenous tradition