Question #1: Explain what environmental science & policy is, and describe an example of a scientific discipline and/or natural process that highlights how/why environmental science & policy is often very complicated. [9 points]
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Question #2: Explain why the depletion of the ozone layer (i.e., the ozone hole) is a global environmental problem. Pick one of the negative outcomes of this problem and discuss which category of environmental dilemma that it most closely aligns with. [7 points]
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Question #3: The costs and benefits of preserving certain species are shown below:
Species Preservation Costs
($ billion) Preservation Benefits
($ billion)
1) Cute bird 10 12
2) Life-saving bacteria 1 6
3) Sneaky lizard 3 2
4) Mysterious mushroom 7 13
5) Shady tree 8 6
6) Smart monkey 16 24
7) Fluffy bear 2 1

● Which species would you preserve under a biocentric viewpoint? [4 points]
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● Which species would you preserve under a utilitarian viewpoint? [4 points]