UNIT 1:FOUNDATION 1.1

Question 1

perspective

Answer 1

how a particular situation is viewed and understood by an individual.

Question 2

argument

Answer 2

a statement or statements made to support a personally held perspective or to counter a different one.

Question 3

values

Answer 3

individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another.

Question 4

worldviews

Answer 4

Collection of attitudes, values, stories and expectations about the world around us, which inform our every thought and action

Question 5

Anthropocentric

Answer 5

Believes humans are at the centre and must sustainably manage the global system

Question 6

Ecocentric

Answer 6

Values centerd around ecology where it Integrates social, spiritual and environmental values

Question 7

Technocentric

Answer 7

Believes that technological development can provide solutions to environmental problems.

Question 8

Intrinsic Values

Answer 8

All forms of living things and systems have the right to exist

Question 9

Extrinsic values

Answer 9

The worth of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity based on their usefulness or benefits to humans

Question 10

Environmental Value System

Answer 10

System showing how the input affects our outputs resulting from our perspectives

Question 11

EV Input examples

Answer 11

Education, worldviews, media, cultural views

Question 12

EV output examples

Answer 12

Judgment, positions, choices, course of action

Question 13

Paris Agreement (2015)

Answer 13

A global accord (2015) where nearly all nations commit to limit global warming to well below 2°C and aim for 1.5°C through voluntary Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Question 14

Kyoto Protocol (1997)

Answer 14

An international treaty (1997) that set legally binding greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for developed countries, focusing on historical responsibility.

Question 15

Montreal Protocol (1987)

Answer 15

A treaty (1987) designed to phase out ozone-depleting substances (ODS) like CFCs, credited with successfully reducing the ozone hole and improving public health globally.

Question 16

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (1992)

Answer 16

Framework for international climate negotiations.
Regular conferences (COPs) to assess progress and set targets.

Question 17

Pros and Cons of Kyoto Protocol

Answer 17

Pros: Legally binding targets
Cons: Major emitters like America and China did not ratify the agreement.

Question 18

Pros and Cons of Paris Agreement

Answer 18

Pros: Involves participation from both developing and non-developing nations

Cons: Non-Binding Targets: NDCs are voluntary and lack enforcement mechanisms.

Question 19

Pros and Cons for Montreal Protocol

Answer 19

Pros: Environmental sucess where 99% of the ozone-depleting substance was phased out

Cons:Financial burden to developing countries

Question 20

Cornucopians

Answer 20

individuals or groups who believe that technological advancements, and economic growth can overcome environmental limitations and resource scarcity.

Question 21

Environmental Managers

Answer 21

Individuals who advocate for sustainable management of the environment using policies, laws, and regulations to balance development and conservation.

Question 22

Deep ecologists

Answer 22

Advocates of a radical approach to environmentalism, emphasizing the intrinsic value of all living beings and the interconnectedness of nature.