FINAL EXAM: Evaluation of Easter
Island Article
The exam is
worth a total of 100 points. Part A = 60 points and Part B = 40 points.
A. In
this section you’ll read the article Easter’s
End by Jared Diamond and then respond to the items below. Direct answers
are not provided in the article; you’ll be applying concepts you’ve learned
from the course to a real-world situation. Use a unique example for each
numbered item; credit will not be given for repeated responses. Basic rules of grammar, spelling, and mechanics
apply to both sections.
1. Two environmental conditions (natural systems) that existed
on Easter Island before humans arrived:
1.1
1.2
2. Two
unsustainable practices (human systems) that contributed to the later
collapse of ecosystems after civilization took hold:
2.1
2.2
3. Two
ways that unrestricted population growth seems to have contributed to
the decline in environmental quality:
3.1
3.2
4. Two environmental
issues caused by the way inhabitants used the island’s resources:
4.1
4.2
5. Two
ways that resource management could have been applied:
5.1
5.2
6. Two political and/or social “costs” that came about as a
result of growing population:
6.1
6.2
B In this section you’ll evaluate the
concepts presented in Easter’s End by
Jared Diamond. Provide at least one solid paragraph of 4 to 6 complete
sentences for each of the two items.
1. Poverty
increased on Easter Island as access to resources decreased due to depletion
and pollution and hoarding by the ruling class. In your own words, provide a summary of the events that
led to such a drastic decline in environmental quality and explain how
resources could have been preserved and conserved.
WRITE
YOUR RESPONSE HERE
2. Explain
how the story of Easter Island relates to modern-day concerns about
environmental quality—such as population, biodiversity, soil, food production,
water, air, and energy—and how its historical account serves as a warning sign
in regard to the need to address environmental issues.
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YOUR RESPONSE HERE
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