GEOG 1220 Final: GEOG 1220 Final Exam Study Guide (Major Concepts and Questions to Consider)
3 Dec 2016
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What is anthropocene: a geologic epoch (time period) distinguished by human impact. Discuss from various perspectives: human perspective: from when humans first noticed impacts, animal perspective: since fire was domesticated. What is environmental governance: the process of coordinating stakeholder groups in order to establish a set of institutions that aim to ensure individual and social actions are sustainable. Why are invisible backpacks important in relation to environmental governance? a. Invisible backpacks theoretically carry the benefits and advantages we have as people living successfully in a developed country. (ie wealth, proper housing, equality, etc. ). This concept relates to the environment in that each of these advantages has certain environmental benefit and drawback. (ie. wealth allows us to use more resources but also allows us to choose more environmentally friendly options). Invisible backpacks will govern very differently than those in impoverished countries whose primary focuses will likely not involve environmental issues. because governmental parties in regions with.
