History of the Environment Questions

True or false: Lack of access to water (globally) tend to be caused mainly by physical scarcity.

How does the share of the labor force employed in agriculture compare between more wealthy and less wealthy countries?

_____are best defined as substances that cause cancer.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) gives the EPA authority to control

True or False: Transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, contributes to climate mitigation by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

True or false: Water-related conflicts are generally increasing around the world.

What kinds of households typically rely on groundwater, and what types of households typically rely on centralized water?

What are the two major elements that need high productivity to build a food system that feeds everyone without ruining the planet?

What is the primary source of groundwater recharge, contributing to the replenishment of aquifers?

Compared to traditional livestock farming, clean meat production is generally expected to have a lower impact on which of the following?

According to lecture, approximately how many people consume insects as part of their regular diet?No one in their right mind would voluntarily eat an insect.

According to the 2021 study in Nature Sustainability discussed in the lecture, what are two clear factors in which small farms differ from large industrial farms?

What are some animal species that are now present in Rhode Island that were not present (or only present in low numbers) in the 1960s?

True or false: Lack of access to water (globally) in future decades will most likely be caused by economic scarcity.

What are three important ecosystem services mentioned in lecture that wetlands perform related to water?

Okay, so increasing labor productivity is a huge factor for solving poverty. Why is increasing land productivity crucial for wildlife and biodiversity conservation?

Among various farmed proteins, which THREE types of protein production require the most land?

Approximately how many harmful invasive alien species have been introduced into regions and biomes around the world by human activities?

Which of the following is an advantage of clean meat production in terms of animal welfare?

Canada is doing poorly at keeping its environment _____.