GE6200 - Environmental Science

Assignment 011

Shutting down the developments and advancements of genetically modified crops in the country
can be considered a sustainability move.
Select one:
True
False

Having fewer children contributes to sustainability.

Select one:
True
False

The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Change Accord has no impact on our
sustainable future.
Select one:
True
False

At the current rate, there will be more people living in cities rather than in rural areas in the near
future.
Select one:
True
False

Living in rural areas only has disadvantages.

Select one:
True
False

A couple with multiple cars and houses may not be living sustainably.
Select one:
True
False
Using funds collected from the harvest and sale of natural gas in the country for investing in
alternative and renewable energies is a move towards sustainability.
Select one:
True
False

Sustainable living would allow humans to continue living comfortable lives while reducing its
impact to environmental systems that sustain us.
Select one:
True
False

Living in cities has both advantages and disadvantages.

Select one:
True
False

Sustainability is composed of three interconnected principles-relying more on solar energy,

protecting biodiversity, and preventing disruption of natural chemical cycle.
Select one:
True
False

GE6200 - Environmental Science

Short Quiz 011

What is urbanization?
Select one:
a. The conversion and development of areas on the edges of cities and towns.
b. It is the increase in population through natural increase and migration with changes in the
landscape from rural to urban.
c. It is the deconcentration or urban areas.
d. The conversion of towns into cities

Based on the Roman-numbered items listed below, which are advantages of living in cities?

I. Cities are economic centers.

II. Cities provide better education options.

III. Cities experience urban heat island effect.

IV. Cities are prone to water and pollution problems. 

Select one:
a. III and IV
b. II and III
c. All of the above
d. I and II

This refers to urban agglomerations with more than 10 million people.

Select one:
a. Metropolitan area
b. Megacity
c. Hypercity
d. Cities

Which are disadvantages of living in cities?

I. Cities are economic centers.

II. Cities provide better education options.

III. Cities experience urban heat island effect.

IV. Cities are prone to water and pollution problems. 

Select one:
a. III and IV
b. I and II
c. All of the above
d. II and III

What best describes sustainability?

Select one:
 a. The ability of natural systems and human cultural system and economies to survive and
adapt to changing environmental conditions.
b. The ability of natural systems and human cultural system and economies to prolong its
existence amidst changing environmental conditions.
c. The ability of natural systems and human cultural systems and economies to withstand
changing environmental conditions.
d. The ability of natural systems and human cultural system and economies to change
environmental conditions.

How can people live sustainably?

Select one:
a. Protect and advocate for biodiversity
b. Rely more on solar energy
c. Prevent disruption of natural chemical cycles
d. All of the above

The sustainability of life depends on what factors?

Select one:
a. All of the above
b. Reliance on solar energy
c. Chemical cycling
d. Biodiversity

What is urban heat island effect?

Select one:
a. Urban areas have warmer and rainier weather than rural areas due to human activities.
b. Urban areas are ecological islands which make them warmer and rainier than rural areas.
c. Urban areas are just warmer and rainier.
d. Urban areas in islands have warmer weather due to human activities.

What do you call a city that is not car-oriented and has good mass transit? People walk along
roads and ride bicycles. Greens such trees and plants are part of the city plan. Reduce, reuse,
recycle is also practiced.
Select one:
a. Sustainable city
b. Western cities
c. Hypercity
 d. Megacity
What is not an advantage of living in cities?
Select one:
a. More employment opportunities
b. Better access to healthcare and family planning
c. Pollution in air and water
d. Education choices