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

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T
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F
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Which of the following best describes the areas studied as a part of environmental sociology?

A
the interaction between social organization and social behavior
B
the interactions between social organization and the physical environment
C
the overlap between social and economic systems
D
the overlap between the fields of environmental law and sociology
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Which of the following is not an activity promoted through environmental activism?

A
conservation
B
corrective justice
C
pollution prevention
D
waste regulation
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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 respectively
B
promoting social justice by advocating for a more just and humane society
C
the long term environmental equity between different races, cultures and income levels
D
all of the above
5

Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.

A
T
B
F
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The ultimate goal of sustainable development is to _______.

A
limit the future use of resources
B
meet current and future resource needs
C
increase the current use of resources
D
reduce resource use but increase supplies
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Smart growth is an urban planning theory that promotes the development of suburbs surrounding major city centers.

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

A
T
B
F
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Environmental sociology is concerned with _______.

A
social factors that lead to environmental problems
B
legal issues associated with environmental problems
C
environmental factors that lead to social problems
D
shaping public opinion on environmental issues
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Which of the following are smart growth tools?

A
zoning laws
B
restrictions on development
C
environmental impact assessments
D
all of the above

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