Question

what is an ethical consideration associated with environmental stewardship?
a. promoting unsustainable practices
b. ignoring global collaboration
c. prioritizing short - term profits
d. acknowledging disparities in environmental impacts

what is a consequence of deforestation?
a. increase in biodiversity
b. depletion of biodiversity
c. enhancement of ecosystem resilience
d. preservation of local climates

which strategy is a key solution to mitigate human impact on the environment?
a. encouraging overfishing practices
b. increasing deforestation
c. adoption of renewable energy sources
d. underscoring pollution levels

Explanation:

1. For the first question, environmental stewardship involves ethical responsibility; acknowledging disparities in who bears environmental harms is an ethical consideration. Options a, b, c are unethical actions, not considerations.
2. For the second question, deforestation destroys habitats, leading to loss of species (depletion of biodiversity). Options a, c, d are opposite or incorrect consequences.
3. For the third question, renewable energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, mitigating human environmental impact. Options a, b, d are harmful or passive, not solutions.

Answer:

1. d. Acknowledging disparities in environmental impacts
2. b. Depletion of biodiversity
3. c. Adoption of renewable energy sources