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ES 274 FINAL EXAM ES 274 FINAL EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS |VERIFIED Which of the following is considered 'technological nature' a) tiny robotic pollinating bees b) recordings of sounds from nature such as birds or rain storms c) a Peregrine Falcon webcam d) a virtual National Park tour e) all of the above f) none of the above - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ e) all of the above Which best describes 'Natural Capital' a) the cost of experiencing nature, such as fees for camping or hiking b) urban green spaces
c) the revenue from selling things like timber or gas d) refers to Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources such as water, land, and air - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ d) refers to Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources such as water, land, and air Which of the following are benefits of digital conservation technologies identified by conservationists? a) novel ways of engaging the public b) better connectivity and engagement c) faster, more widespread, data collection d) all of the above e) a & c only - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ d) all of the above What is the primary reason that the Zero Waste bulk store was given as an example? a) their community fridge was photographed for a number of news outlets b) the professor thought it was a good way to advertise the community fridge c) it is an illustrative example of the power of social media d) the community fridge is looking for financial donation - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ c) it is an illustrative example of the power of social media
c) sharing personal experience, expertise, or information in online conservation forums d) completing and submitting a checklist to eBird - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a) donating to your favourite animal rescue organization Virtual Reality can provide a viable alternative when real-world mature is not an option a) true b) false - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a) true What was one of the primary challenges for Digital Healthcare identified? a) medical errors b) lack of acceptance of digital technologies c) privacy concerns d) digital care is not as "good" as in-person care - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ c) privacy concerns Which of the following are benefits of digital healthcare? a) avid unnecessary hospital/emergency room visits b) access your own health information electronically c) merge health files form many sources in one place
d) all of the above e) we just don't know enough about this yet - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ d) all of the above Health - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity One Health - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ To improve health and well- being through the prevention of risks and the mitigation of effects of crises that originate at the interface between humans, animals, and their various environments Eco-Health - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ sustainable human and animal health and well-being through healthier ecosystems What is the focus of One Health? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Taking a holistic approach to address human, animal, and ecosystem health How does One Health view the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ They are not seen as separate entities What are some common issues addressed by One Health? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Zoonosis, vector-borne disease, antimicrobial resistance, food security, and safety
What are the 4 pillars of sustainability? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
- Social
- Environmental
- Economic
- Cultural What are 3 categories of actions to help reduce the future impacts of climate change - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 1. Tackling the root causes
- increasing adaptive capacity
- taking advantage of win-win opportunities (co-benefits) what is considered a DIRECT PATHWAY by which climate change affects health? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ extreme heat causes an increase in respiratory illnesses "Weather" and "Climate" can be used interchangeably? a) true b) false - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b) false what is NOT a main driver of the climate crisis?
a) fossil fuels b) deforestation c) agricultural emissions d) volcanic eruptions - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ d) volcanic eruptions which of the following was NOT identified a key determinant of climate? a) solar radiation b) earth's orbit c) energy balance d) volcanic eruptions e) the greenhouse effect - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ d) volcanic eruptions evidence indicates that unmitigated climate change results in increased morbidity, mortality, and overall reduction in quality of life a) true b) false - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a) true Which of the follow can you do to contribute to climate crisis mitigation?
which best describes the term 'Food Security' a) food that is protected from thieves and vandalism b) access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods d) the governmental division responsible for safe and nutritious food d) access to any food, as long as it meets caloric needs - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b) access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods Which best describes why population of some pollinator species are in decline/at risk? a) Some pollinators are at risk because of human activity b) Populations of different species naturally grow and decline, there's not much we can do about it c) There are simply too many pollinators on Earth, and they need their populations to decrease to be sustainable d) Pollinator populations are doing fine, and pollinators are not at risk - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a) some pollinators are at risk because of human activity What best describes activities that people could do to help pollinators? a) Citizen science, stop eating honey, plant lots of flowers
b) Citizen science, plant lots of flowers, get a backyard bee hive c) Citizen science, volunteer for a conservation organization, learn about pollinators and what they need d) Citizen science, learn about pollinators and what they need, buy a 'bee hotel' - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ c) citizen science, volunteer for a conservation organization, learn about pollinators and what they need When did widespread use of fertilizers and pesticides for food crops begin? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ after world war II when there was a surplus of war chemicals, including Nitrogen What is the concept of Food Sovereignty? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems What is sustainable development based on? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a fundamental critique of a 'business as usual' approach what does sustainability help us do? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ it is an evolving concept that helps us address critical social dimensions missed by other frameworks What is SDG? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ SDG is sustaniable development goals, they are a framework to ensure sustainability in all the pillars globally
