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Gaia by James Lovelock
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. What is the central thesis of Gaia theory?
A) Human activities have no impact on the environment.
B) The Earth functions as a self-regulating system.
C) Life is a random occurrence on Earth.
D) Gaia theory negates all scientific research.
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth'?
A) James Lovelock
B) Rachel Carson
C) Carl Sagan
D) Bill McKibben
  • 3. In what year was the concept of Gaia first introduced?
A) 1969
B) 1980
C) 1972
D) 1995
  • 4. What does Gaia theory suggest about the relationships between organisms and their environment?
A) They interact to maintain favorable conditions for life.
B) Life has no effect on the planet's conditions.
C) The environment is merely a backdrop for life.
D) They are completely independent from one another.
  • 5. According to Gaia theory, what is essential for the resilience of Earth's systems?
A) Diversity of species and interactions.
B) Lack of competition among organisms.
C) Uniformity in species.
D) Isolation of ecosystems.
  • 6. How does Gaia theory relate to biodiversity?
A) More species always lead to disaster.
B) Biodiversity is only beneficial for humans.
C) Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem stability.
D) Biodiversity is irrelevant to Earth systems.
  • 7. Gaia theory has been influential in which field?
A) Astrophysics
B) Engineering
C) Psychology
D) Environmental science
  • 8. What does Lovelock use to describe Gaia?
A) A mechanical system devoid of life.
B) A living entity capable of self-regulation.
C) An ancient philosophical concept.
D) A myth without scientific basis.
  • 9. Which gas is key to regulating Earth's temperature according to Gaia theory?
A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Sulfur dioxide
D) Oxygen
  • 10. What inspired Lovelock to formulate the Gaia hypothesis?
A) Political events in the 20th century.
B) Ancient mythology and philosophy.
C) Observations of Earth's self-regulating properties.
D) The study of extraterrestrial environments.
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