What refers to the interconnected natural responses of the Earth to restabilize living and physical systems when perturbed beyond normal bounds?

a. The Gaian system c. The Gaia Initiative
b. The Ecosystem d. The Genesis Project


ANS: A
The Gaian system is not just limited to responses to human activity, but humans have a huge stake in the outcomes of the Gaian system.

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a) they both build their houses in the shape of a circle

b) they speak essentially the same language. c) they both sing praises to the spirit world. d) they are both two-legged creatures

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According to kant, one can do what is right (tell the truth) and not enjoy it but that action will still have "moral worth"

a. true b. false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Unlike the Abrahamic Covenant, the pact Yahweh concludes with Israel at Sinai is bilateral. 2. The Mosaic torah transmitted at Sinai governs and regulates every aspect of life in the covenant community. 3. To date, historians and archaeologists have not been able to verify any of the events described in Exodus. 4. In Israel's story, no figure looms larger than Moses. 5. At first, the Hebrews in Egypt openly doubt Moses' ability to lead them.

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Never to believe without sufficient evidence and never to believe more strongly than the evidence warrants are the watchwords of the wise critical thinkers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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