Question

quiz: environmental restoration and sustainable practices

1. what ecological principle does bill mollison emphasize when he says design should be \drawn from nature\?

a) mimicking natural ecosystems
b) completely replacing natural systems
c) ignoring environmental constraints
d) maximizing industrial production

1. the saguaro cactus survival depends on:

a) direct sunlight exposure
b) complete isolation
c) forest - like shade conditions
d) high temperature environments

1. during the dust bowl, franklin roosevelts approach to environmental restoration was unique because he:

a) ignored the environmental crisis
b) employed millions to repair environmental damage
c) increased industrial farming
d) relocated all farmers

1. the water conservation technique demonstrated in the kalahari desert involving concrete runoff systems primarily aims to:

a) generate electricity
b) create decorative water features
c) capture and preserve scarce water resources
d) increase soil salinity

1. why did the presenter emphasize working with women in village communities?

a) women are less educated
b) women are most motivated and organized
c) men were unavailable
d) government policies required it

1. the introduction of euphorbia trikalii was significant because it:

a) increased food production
b) provided shade
c) replaced tree fencing without being eaten by cattle
d) attracted more wildlife

1. what long - term environmental challenge was highlighted in the kalahari desert?

a) lack of rainfall
b) excessive tree population

Explanation:

1. Bill Mollison's "drawn from nature" emphasizes mimicking nature in design.
2. Saguaro cactus needs direct sunlight for survival.
3. During the Dust - Bowl, Roosevelt employed millions to repair environmental damage.
4. Water conservation techniques in the Kalahari Desert aim to capture and preserve scarce water resources.
5. Working with women in village communities is often emphasized as they are considered more motivated and organized.
6. The introduction of Euphorbia trikalii was significant as it replaced tree fencing without being eaten by cattle.
7. A long - term environmental challenge in the Kalahari Desert is the lack of rainfall.

Answer:

1. A. Mimicking nature
2. A. Direct sunlight exposure
3. B. Employed millions to repair environmental damage
4. C. Capture and preserve scarce water resources
5. B. Women are most motivated and organized
6. C. Replaced tree fencing without being eaten by cattle
7. A. Lack of rainfall