The Ecological Crisis (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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When did James Lovelock develop the Earth System Hypothesis?
When did James Lovelock develop the Earth System Hypothesis?
1970s
What is the alternative name for the Earth System Hypothesis?
What is the alternative name for the Earth System Hypothesis?
Gaia Hypothesis
How does the Gaia Hypothesis describe Earth's functioning?
How does the Gaia Hypothesis describe Earth's functioning?
As a self-regulating organism
What evidence did Lovelock use to support his theory?
What evidence did Lovelock use to support his theory?
Oxygen levels
Where did the name 'Gaia' come from?
Where did the name 'Gaia' come from?
A neighbour suggested a Greek goddess name
Why do some theologians reject the Gaia Hypothesis?
Why do some theologians reject the Gaia Hypothesis?
It suggests pantheism
Why do some scientists reject the Gaia Hypothesis?
Why do some scientists reject the Gaia Hypothesis?
Self-regulating earth needs no saving
Where is ice currently melting according to climate evidence?
Where is ice currently melting according to climate evidence?
Both Earth's poles
How are species like butterflies and foxes responding to climate change?
How are species like butterflies and foxes responding to climate change?
Moving to cooler areas
How many acres of Alaskan spruce trees did bark beetles destroy?
How many acres of Alaskan spruce trees did bark beetles destroy?
4 million acres
What sea level rise is predicted by the end of this century?
What sea level rise is predicted by the end of this century?
18-59 centimetres
What will thousands in Peru lose if the Quelccaya ice cap disappears?
What will thousands in Peru lose if the Quelccaya ice cap disappears?
Drinking water and electricity
What is Lovelock's key message about Earth's survival?
What is Lovelock's key message about Earth's survival?
Earth doesn't need humanity