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1) The study of the interaction between human society and the physical environment is known as ___________________ sociology. a. environmental b. ecological c. biospheric d. naturalistic 2) This refers to a community of plants, animals, and smaller organisms that live, feed, reproduce, and interact in the same area. a. environment b. biosphere c. ecosphere d. ecosystem 3) The view of human beings as separate from, and above, the rest of nature is known as a. anthropocentrism. b. eco-centrism. c. new environmental paradigm. d. human exceptionalism. 4) Which of the following orientations is in line with anthropocentrism? a. The physical environment is a warehouse of raw materials to be exploited by humans. b. The physical environment has an almost sacred and spiritual value; humans are obligated to protect the physical environment. c. The physical environment is superior and human beings will always be subject to the forces of nature. d. The physical environment and human beings exist in a harmonious relationship wherein human needs can be achieved without damaging the physical environment. 5) __________ is the view that human social actions occur within an ecosystem that has its own processes and limits. a. New environmental paradigm b. New ecological paradigm c. Human exceptionalism paradigm d. Ecocentrism 6) Recent research shows that greenhouse gas levels are higher today than they have been at any point in the past _____ years. a. 25 b. 150 c. 500 d. 800 000 7) By increasing the amount of this substance, humans have altered global weather patterns. a. greenhouse gases b. plastic waste c. carbon d. genetically modified materials 8) Which of the following factors in Alberta contributes most significantly to Canada’s carbon dioxide emissions? a. driving cars b. oil sands c. wind energy production d. landfills 9) In Canada, climate change will affect the foods and crops we currently grow as __________ and __________ will become more common. a. lower temperatures; permafrost b. lower temperatures; drought c. higher temperatures; drought d. higher temperatures; permafrost 10) Which of the following is not an effect of climate change? a. increasing reserves of fossil fuel b. altering what farmers can grow c. melting the ice caps d. thawing permafrost 1