OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS ON ECOLOGISM

1. What is ecologism?

A. Ecologism is a political ideology that advocates for the protection of the natural environment and the well-being of all living beings.

2. When did ecologism emerge as a distinct political ideology?

A. Ecologism emerged as a distinct political ideology in the 1960s and 1970s.

3. Which country saw the emergence of the first green party?

A. West Germany saw the emergence of the first green party in 1979.

4. What is the central idea of ecologism?

A. The central idea of ecologism is that human beings are part of the natural environment and must live in harmony with it.

5. What is anthropocentrism?

A. Anthropocentrism is the belief that human beings are the most important beings in the world.

6. What is biocentrism?

A. Biocentrism is the belief that all living beings have inherent value and should be respected and protected.

7. What is the name of the book that is often cited as the founding document of ecologism?

A. The book that is often cited as the founding document of ecologism is Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.

8. What is the tragedy of the commons?

A. The tragedy of the commons is a situation where individuals act in their own self-interest and deplete a shared resource, leading to its eventual destruction.

9. What is environmental justice?

A. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

10. What is the precautionary principle?

A. The precautionary principle is the idea that if an action or policy has the potential to cause harm to the public or to the environment, in the absence of scientific consensus, the burden of proof falls on those who would advocate for the action or policy.

11. What is the name of the international treaty that aims to address climate change?

A. The name of the international treaty that aims to address climate change is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

12. What is sustainable development?

A. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

13. What is the role of government in ecologism?

A. The role of government in ecologism is to regulate and protect the natural environment, promote sustainability, and ensure that all people have access to a healthy environment.

14. What is ecofeminism?

A. Ecofeminism is a feminist philosophy that connects the oppression of women and the oppression of the natural environment.

15. What is green anarchism?

A. Green anarchism is a political philosophy that combines anarchism with environmentalism.

16. What is deep ecology?

A. Deep ecology is a philosophy that advocates for a fundamental shift in human attitudes towards nature, including a recognition of the intrinsic value of all living beings.

17. What is ecocentrism?

A. Ecocentrism is the belief that the well-being of the natural environment should be the primary concern of all human actions and decisions.

18. What is greenwashing?

A. Greenwashing is the practice of making misleading or false claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or policy.

19. What is environmental racism?

A. Environmental racism is the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on communities of color.

20. What is ecomodernism?

A. Ecomodernism is a school of thought that argues that technology and human ingenuity can be used to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation and create a more sustainable future.

21. What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect biodiversity?

A. The name of the international treaty that aims to protect biodiversity is the Convention on Biological Diversity.

22. What is eco-socialism?

A. Eco-socialism is a political philosophy that combines socialism with environmentalism.

23. What is the name of the principle that states that the polluter should pay for the damage caused?

A. The name of the principle that states that the polluter should pay for the damage caused is the polluter pays principle.

24. What is green capitalism?

A. Green capitalism is the idea that market-based solutions can be used to solve environmental problems.

25. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

26. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve migratory species?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve migratory species is the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.

27. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve wetlands?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve wetlands is the Ramsar Convention.

28. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve forests?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve forests is the United Nations Forum on Forests.

29. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's cultural and natural heritage?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's cultural and natural heritage is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

30. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's wildlife?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's wildlife is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

31. What is the name of the concept that states that economic growth can be decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation?

A. The name of the concept that states that economic growth can be decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation is green growth.

32. What is eco-imperialism?

A. Eco-imperialism is the idea that developed countries use environmental concerns as a way to dominate and control developing countries.

33. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's oceans and seas?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's oceans and seas is the International Maritime Organization.

34. What is the name of the international organization that works to regulate trade in endangered species?

A. The name of the international organization that works to regulate trade in endangered species is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

35. What is the name of the principle that states that environmental decisions should be based on the best available scientific information?

A. The name of the principle that states that environmental decisions should be based on the best available scientific information is the precautionary approach.

36. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable agriculture?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable agriculture is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

37. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's water resources?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's water resources is the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme.

38. What is the name of the concept that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life and the need for cooperation among humans and other species?

A. The name of the concept that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life and the need for cooperation among humans and other species is biocentrism.

39. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable development?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable development is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

40. What is the name of the concept that emphasizes the need to move beyond anthropocentric thinking and include the interests of all species?

A. The name of the concept that emphasizes the need to move beyond anthropocentric thinking and include the interests of all species is ecocentrism.

41. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote renewable energy?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote renewable energy is the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

42. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's migratory birds?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's migratory birds is the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Birds.

43. What is the name of the concept that emphasizes the need to reduce consumption and move towards a more sustainable way of life?

A. The name of the concept that emphasizes the need to reduce consumption and move towards a more sustainable way of life is voluntary simplicity.

44. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable tourism?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable tourism is the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

45. What is the name of the principle that states that environmental decisions should be made at the lowest appropriate level of government?

A. The name of the principle that states that environmental decisions should be made at the lowest appropriate level of government is the principle of subsidiarity.

46. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's cultural heritage?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's cultural heritage is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

47. What is the name of the concept that emphasizes the need for a shift towards a more sustainable and equitable economic system?

A. The name of the concept that emphasizes the need for a shift towards a more sustainable and equitable economic system is the steady-state economy.

48. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable forestry?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable forestry is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

49. What is the name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable fisheries?

A. The name of the international organization that works to promote sustainable fisheries is the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

50. What is the name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's coral reefs?

A. The name of the international organization that works to protect and conserve the world's coral reefs is the International Coral Reef Initiative.