Milestones and Turning Points Answers

Environmental journalists are prohibited from direct participation in environmental advocacy movements.

Which of the following best describes the areas studied as a part of environmental sociology?a.the interaction between social organization and social behaviorb.the interactions between social organization and the physical environmentc.the overlap between social and economic systemsd.the overlap between the fields of environmental law and sociology

Which of the following is not an activity promoted through environmental activism?a.conservationb.corrective justicec.pollution preventiond.waste regulation

Which of the following is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) most concerned with regarding the enforcement of environmental justice?a.rewarding or punishing parties that comply with, or break environmental laws respectivelyb.promoting social justice by advocating for a more just and humane societyc.the long term environmental equity between different races, cultures and income levelsd.all of the above

Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.

The ultimate goal of sustainable development is to _______.a.limit the future use of resourcesb.meet current and future resource needsc.increase the current use of resourcesd.reduce resource use but increase supplies

Smart growth is an urban planning theory that promotes the development of suburbs surrounding major city centers.

The environmental movement does not have tools to intervene with environmentally damaging practices on private property.

Environmental sociology is concerned with _______.a.social factors that lead to environmental problemsb.legal issues associated with environmental problemsc.environmental factors that lead to social problemsd.shaping public opinion on environmental issues

Which of the following are smart growth tools?a.zoning lawsb.restrictions on developmentc.environmental impact assessmentsd.all of the above