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MODULE ONE Quiz

This assignment assesses lecture and textbook understanding; use those resources to answer the 10 questions below in at least two solid sentences each. Work must be written in your own words and adhere to proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics.

I. Lecture

A. How do human actions disrupt the proper functioning of ecosystems?

B. What is ecosystem stewardship?

C. Why is the scientific method important to resource management?

II. Textbook

D. What current states of the planet indicate that humans are negatively impacting ecosystems?

E. What does the term environment encompass?

F. How do the concepts of sound science, sustainability, and stewardship relate?

G. Why has globalization led to economic and environmental change?

H. What is the difference between “natural resources” and “ecosystem capital”?

I. Why do common-pool resources often suffer from heavier exploitation?

J. What are some ways in which forest and ocean ecosystems are under pressure?