A hammer has inherent value because it is useful for building houses

A diamond has inherent value because it is rare and expensive

A tree has inherent value because it provides oxygen, shade, and is a home to many animals

A painting has inherent value because it is a valuable collectable item

The protection and conservation of natural resources

The exploitation and degradation of natural resources for economic gain

The development of new technologies to replace natural resources

The use of natural resources without any consideration for environmental impacts

Clearing large areas of forests to create new farmland

During toxic waste into rivers and oceans

Creating protected areas for endangered species

Burning fossil fuels without any consideration for greenhouse gas emissions

Continuous rapid economic growth will improve environmental conditions

Energy and materials efficiency must continually be improved

More money should be directed to research on controlling the environment

Human beings are the most important life forms on Earth

Nature exists for all of the Earth's species

The Earth's limited resources should be used sustainably

We are the planet's most important species

We must learn to cooperate with one another and with nature

A philosophy that emphasizes the exploitation and depletion of natural resources for economic gain

A belief that the environment should be left untouched by human intervention

A practice of responsible management and conservation of natural resources

A theory that suggests the need of the individual should always take priority over the needs of the community

True

False

Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall

Using pesticides to maximize crop yields without regard for their impact on the ecosystem

Implementing sustainable farming practices that minimize environmental harm and conserve natural resources

Disposing of toxic waste in an unregulated landfill