Quiz 23 | Higher Education | Oxford University Press Canada

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Question 1:

How does sociology as a general social science and environmental sociology differ on the use of the word 'environment'?
a) the inclusion of physical phenomena
b) the exclusion of socio-cultural phenomena
c) the inclusion of socio-cultural phenomena
d) all groups of sociologists use the word in the same manner

Question 2:

Which of the following refers to the principle of sustainable development?
a) Global ecological disaster can only be avoided by the decrease in the world's population.
b) Global ecological disaster can only be avoided by increasing the economic conditions of developing nations.
c) The world economy has to be at a certain level before we can deal with environmental problems.
d) The notion that we currently have more than enough food to feed the entire planet.

Question 3:

The 'demographic transition' is a trend that involves
a) a reduction in population size, caused by a higher rate of emigration than immigration.
b) a decline in the birth rate, greater life expectancy, and an aging population.
c) a change in the principle causes of death and disease since industrialization.
d) increased birth and death rates, resulting in a relatively young population.

Question 4:

What social phenomenon was central to North America's rapid move into the post-transitional phase?
a) war
b) increased immigration
c) the baby boom
d) medical advances, particularly inoculation against some fatal diseases

Question 5:

Catton and Dunlap (1983) suggested that all theoretical perspectives in contemporary sociology have a common thread. What is it?
a) the idea of a perfect society
b) the struggle between nature and nurture
c) the notion that nature exists primarily for human use
d) that all human problems are caused from social institutions either at a micro or macro level

Question 6:

Park and Burgess's (1920) theory of human ecology was originally criticized for
a) neglecting culture and values.
b) not considering technological advancements.
c) an under emphasis on the spatial arrangements of population.
d) inclusion of physical phenomena.

Question 7:

Environmental social movements are global in the sense that
a) they increase our awareness of risks that affect the whole planet.
b) they appeal to universal values and human rights.
c) they use global media to generate publicity.
d) all of the above.

Question 8:

The main idea of the new ecological paradigm is that
a) humans have a cultural heritage that makes them different and unique compared with other animals.
b) social and cultural factors are main determinants of human affairs.
c) humans are one of many species that are interdependently involved in the global ecosystem.
d) all social problems are ultimately solvable by human ideas and inventions.

Question 9:

Beck's concept of 'reflexive modernity' stresses the idea that people are
a) increasingly concerned about other groups of people.
b) more concerned about individual well being and existence.
c) not focused on class differences and class equality.
d) less concerned about their place in the ecosystem.

Question 10:

According to Beck, people in a risk-based society are more likely to create social alliances with others who share the same
a) ideologies.
b) social economic status.
c) racial identity.
d) nationality.

Question 11:

Social constructionism in environmental sociology has been criticized for
a) focusing too much on what constitutes environmental sociology.
b) downplaying the potential risks of environmental problems.
c) being too subjective in its analysis.
d) not addressing the social and political aspects of the problems.

Question 12:

Legitimizing government involvement in the economy and environment is a legacy of which movement?
a) progressive conservation
b) new ecology
c) mainstream environmentalism
d) eco-feminism

Question 13:

Which of the following is the new ecology movement's main concern?
a) addressing perceived health threats/risks in the community
b) addressing social inequality that results from industrial development
c) applying scientific management principles to the environment
d) understanding how social inequality affects the environment

Question 14:

Which movement can be characterized as having less educated members, a lack of organization, and decentralized control?
a) mainstream environmentalism
b) progressive conservation
c) toxic waste movement
d) deep ecology

Question 15:

Which of the following is a criticism of the mainstream environmentalist movement?
a) It does not take into account the system of dominance that helps create environment problems.
b) The members are often elitist.
c) The movement is too accommodating to development issues.
d) All of the above.

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Sociology: A Canadian Perspective, Second Edition - Chapter 23