Writers Den

Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Climatologists continue to debate global warming. Which of the following is NOT an
argument against the global warming hypothesis? (Points : 5)
Climate variations are normal, cyclical processes.
The sun may be putting out more radiation then in the measurable past.
Sunspot activity demonstrates cyclical patterns of activity.
Average temperatures worldwide have actually been dropping slightly.

Question 2.2. (TCO 2) Which of the following is the major cause of species extinction? (Points : 5)
Habitat loss
Pollution
Genetic engineering
Interrupted reproduction

Question 3.3. (TCO 3) The 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists whose work led

to discovery of the causes for the thinning of the earth’s atmosphere by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Which of the following was NOT one of these scientists? (Points : 5)
Mario Molina
Paul Crutzen
Sherwood Rowland
Aldo Leopold

Question 4.4. (TCO 4) According to the economist Fred Hirsch, a "positional good" is a good or
commodity: (Points : 5)
that places you in a high status position relative to those who don’t possess it.
that is desirable because of short supply or limited access.
that is desirable because it has a high price tag.
All of the above

Question 5.5. (TCO 5) Of the many techniques advertisers use to persuade customers to purchase goods,
which is the most effective? (Points : 5)
Appeal to sentiments­­accentuating affection, love, belongingness, community, patriotism, and other

values that may be conferred upon the consumer by acquisition of the product
Price advertising­­appealing to the financial concerns of consumers
"You" or status advertising­­suggesting the product is offered out of concern for you and will provide
heightened prestige to those who acquire it (the product)
Green advertising­­appealing to the environmental concerns of consumers

Question 6.6. (TCO 6) According to your text, what percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions come from
automobiles? (Points : 5)
10%
20%
27%
52%

Question 7.7. (TCO 7) What is the best contraceptive, according to the slogan of the 1974 World Population
Conference in Bucharest? (Points : 5)
Development
Abstinence
Education
Abortion

Question 8.8. (TCO 7) A constant rate of growth means not only increasing effects, but compounding
effects, say some theorists. This Malthusian argument applies to which of the following? (Points : 5)
Population
Production
Consumption
All of the above

Question 9.9. (TCO 3) What, according to your text, is the most erosive force on the planet? (Points : 5)
Wind and rain
Toxic chemicals
Animal grazing
Human development

Question 10.10. (TCO 5) According to your text, what is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for
individuals between the ages of 1 and 35? (Points : 5)
AIDS
Youth­on­youth violence
Traffic accidents
Environmental exposure to toxins
Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Define environmental sociology and what environmental sociologists study. If you

were an environmental sociologist, explain your daily day. Compare and contrast how environmental
sociologists differ from other types of sociologists. (Points : 30)

Question 2.2. (TCO 2) Describe the environmental impact of industry and how it influences human health.

Provide a few examples of these impacts. Also, describe in detail how some of these environmental risks
and disasters impact human health by causing illness and even death. (Points : 30)

Question 3.3. (TCO 4) Describe in detail what consumption is and how it relates to marketing and

capitalism. Provide a few examples. Compare and contrast some of the positive and negative aspects of
capitalism. How does this relate to free markets? (Points : 30)

Question 4.4. (TCO 6) Describe green technology’s impact on the global economy and environment. How

is green technology being used worldwide in our society? Compare and contrast the pros and cons of
green technology. (Points : 30)

Question 5.5. (TCO 7) Given the relationship between population growth and environmental impacts,

assess resource utilization theories and population size while examining the effects of this relationship on
debt. How does this relate to poverty and hunger? Also, describe how this relates to environmental
racism and global inequality. (Points : 30)