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ENV 1301 MASTERING QUESTIONS -
CHAPTER 1 ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2026
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
If someone says, "Earth and all of its contents were created for
the betterment of human beings, so as long as something is
good for humans, it is good for the whole earth," what ethical
perspective would he or she hold? - correct answer-
anthropocentric
This view is human-centered.
Members of the __________ movement would be very
concerned about the unequal exposure of members of a certain
race to pollution. - correct answer-environmental justice
The environmental justice movement is concerned with the
equitable treatment of all people regarding environmental
policy.
The conservation ethic suggests that __________. - correct
answer-resources should be used from natural areas in a
responsible way such that they are not depleted
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The conservation ethic does include the idea that resources
should be used but not depleted.
Which of the following philosophies is the most
anthropocentric? - correct answer-conservationism
A conservationist argues for the wise use of resources for the
benefit of present and future generations.
Of the following people, which is most likely to agree with the
statement that an entire ecosystem has inherent value? -
correct answer-an ecocentrist
Ecocentrists are most likely to value nature and humans
equally.
What ethical perspective would you ascribe to someone who
makes environmental choices based on a respect for just the
living things in an ecosystem? - correct answer-biocentrism
This attitude is associated with a respect for all living things.
ENV 1301 MASTERING QUESTIONS -
CHAPTER 1 ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2026
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
If someone says, "Earth and all of its contents were created for
the betterment of human beings, so as long as something is
good for humans, it is good for the whole earth," what ethical
perspective would he or she hold? - correct answer-
anthropocentric
This view is human-centered.
Members of the __________ movement would be very
concerned about the unequal exposure of members of a certain
race to pollution. - correct answer-environmental justice
The environmental justice movement is concerned with the
equitable treatment of all people regarding environmental
policy.
The conservation ethic suggests that __________. - correct
answer-resources should be used from natural areas in a
responsible way such that they are not depleted
, Page | 2
The conservation ethic does include the idea that resources
should be used but not depleted.
Which of the following philosophies is the most
anthropocentric? - correct answer-conservationism
A conservationist argues for the wise use of resources for the
benefit of present and future generations.
Of the following people, which is most likely to agree with the
statement that an entire ecosystem has inherent value? -
correct answer-an ecocentrist
Ecocentrists are most likely to value nature and humans
equally.
What ethical perspective would you ascribe to someone who
makes environmental choices based on a respect for just the
living things in an ecosystem? - correct answer-biocentrism
This attitude is associated with a respect for all living things.
