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The document provides a comprehensive overview of Environmental Education, defining it as a process for exploring environmental issues and promoting sustainable living. It outlines the characteristics of effective teachers in this field, principles established by the Tbilisi Conference, and objectives aimed at fostering environmental awareness and responsibility. Additionally, it discusses the Tragedy of the Commons in relation to resource management and highlights the impact of agriculture on the environment, advocating for sustainable practices.

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Environmental Education Quiz Answers

The document provides a comprehensive overview of Environmental Education, defining it as a process for exploring environmental issues and promoting sustainable living. It outlines the characteristics of effective teachers in this field, principles established by the Tbilisi Conference, and objectives aimed at fostering environmental awareness and responsibility. Additionally, it discusses the Tragedy of the Commons in relation to resource management and highlights the impact of agriculture on the environment, advocating for sustainable practices.

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Environmental Education Quiz Answers

1(a) Define the term Environmental Education (3 marks)

Environmental Education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in

problem-solving, and take action to improve the environment. It increases awareness and understanding of

environmental issues and promotes responsible behavior and decision-making for sustainable living.

1(b) Explain characteristics of a teacher responsible for teaching Environmental Education (10 marks)

1. Environmental Awareness

2. Passion for Nature

3. Interdisciplinary Knowledge

4. Facilitation Skills

5. Advocacy and Role Modeling

6. Problem-Solving Orientation

7. Effective Communication

8. Adaptability

9. Empathy and Ethical Perspective

10. Collaboration

1(c) Principles of Environmental Education according to the Tbilisi Conference (20 marks)

1. Awareness

2. Knowledge

3. Attitudes

4. Skills

5. Participation

Additional principles: lifelong process, interdisciplinary, local to global, formal and non-formal education, action-oriented

and community-based.

1(d) Objectives of Environmental Education

1. Create Environmental Awareness

2. Foster Positive Attitudes


Environmental Education Quiz Answers

3. Develop Skills for Environmental Problem Solving

4. Encourage Participation in Environmental Protection

5. Promote Sustainable Use of Resources

6. Support Environmental Stewardship

7. Build a Sense of Responsibility

8. Enhance Understanding of Interconnectedness

1(e) Tragedy of Commons in relation to Environmental Education

The Tragedy of the Commons refers to overuse of shared resources. Environmental Education helps learners

understand the importance of managing shared resources sustainably and encourages collective responsibility.

2(a) Garrett Hardin's Tragedy of the Commons and Global Warming

The atmosphere is a common resource. Overuse through emissions causes climate change. The lack of regulation

reflects the tragedy. Environmental Education encourages sustainable behavior and international cooperation.

4. How Agriculture Affects the Environment and How It Can Be Handled

Effects: Deforestation, Soil Degradation, Water & Air Pollution, Habitat Loss.

Solutions: Sustainable Agriculture, Agroforestry, Conservation Tillage, Efficient Irrigation, Integrated Pest Management,

Environmental Education.

5. Space-Shift Earth and Environmental Education

'Space-shift Earth' means Earth is a shared and limited system like a spaceship.

It teaches global responsibility, resource limits, sustainability, unity, and innovation through Environmental Education.

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