ENVR 1301 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Environmental science - ANS interdisciplinary study of the consequences of human
interactions with the environment.
the environmental movement - ANS a late 20th century increase in public awareness and
action concerning pollution, clean-up, and protection of the environment.
3 major themes of environmental science - ANS 1. sustainability
2. stewardship
3. sound science
theory - ANS widely-accepted explanation of the natural world that is repeatedly confirmed
by rigorous observations and experiment results.
sustainability - ANS a system or process that does not deplete the material and energy
resources required for the system or process to continue.
ecological footprint - ANS a measure of an individual's demand on Earth's resources.
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, stewardship - ANS actions or programs that manage natural resources and human well-being
for the common good.
natural capital - ANS the goods and services provided by ecosystems + mineral and energy
resources in the ground.
ecosystem goods - ANS natural resources (i.e., wood, minerals, fuels, fibers, food)
ecosystem services - ANS natural processes that benefit humans (i.e., water filtration, erosion
protection, climate regulation)
brown economy - ANS revolves around unsustainable economic activity.
green economy - ANS pursues sustainable economic growth.
intergenerational equity - ANS meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs.
intragenerational equity - ANS make possible for others what is possible for you (today).
shadow pricing - ANS a way to place economic value on intangible benefits.
characteristics of sustainable economic growth - ANS -promotes economic stability
-improves human well-being
-values, protects, and conserves natural capital (ecosystem goods and services)
-minimizes environmental footprint
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Environmental science - ANS interdisciplinary study of the consequences of human
interactions with the environment.
the environmental movement - ANS a late 20th century increase in public awareness and
action concerning pollution, clean-up, and protection of the environment.
3 major themes of environmental science - ANS 1. sustainability
2. stewardship
3. sound science
theory - ANS widely-accepted explanation of the natural world that is repeatedly confirmed
by rigorous observations and experiment results.
sustainability - ANS a system or process that does not deplete the material and energy
resources required for the system or process to continue.
ecological footprint - ANS a measure of an individual's demand on Earth's resources.
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, stewardship - ANS actions or programs that manage natural resources and human well-being
for the common good.
natural capital - ANS the goods and services provided by ecosystems + mineral and energy
resources in the ground.
ecosystem goods - ANS natural resources (i.e., wood, minerals, fuels, fibers, food)
ecosystem services - ANS natural processes that benefit humans (i.e., water filtration, erosion
protection, climate regulation)
brown economy - ANS revolves around unsustainable economic activity.
green economy - ANS pursues sustainable economic growth.
intergenerational equity - ANS meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs.
intragenerational equity - ANS make possible for others what is possible for you (today).
shadow pricing - ANS a way to place economic value on intangible benefits.
characteristics of sustainable economic growth - ANS -promotes economic stability
-improves human well-being
-values, protects, and conserves natural capital (ecosystem goods and services)
-minimizes environmental footprint
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