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Attention Restoration Theory proposes:
a. spending time in a greenspace supports attention by helping it restore from attentional fatigue
b. spending time in a greenspace supports attention by keeping our mind busy
c. spending time in a greenspace supports attention by demanding our attention
d. spending time in a greenspace supports vision by helping it restore from visual fatigue

a

Sustainable Development is:
A. development that meets your needs without worrying about the needs of others
B. development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C. development that gets the job done as quickly as possible
D. development that meets the needs of others without considering your needs

b

Some of the mental health benefits of contact with nature through gardening or time in greenspace include:

a. lower ADHD symptoms
b. greater cognitive functioning and management of life issues in adults
c. greater capacity for concentration
d. All of the above

d

Based on the National Geographic Video "This is Your Brain on Nature," and the Part 1 and Part 3 Lectures, how might today's urban living can be detrimental to our health and well being?
a. by draining our capacity for attention, making us attentionally fatigued
b. by separating us from nature (spending more indoors)
c. because we are not 'hard wired' for urban environments due to our evolutionary history
d. all of the above

d

What term best completes this sentence:
_______________ is a term to describe living and growing plants and animals by use of patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. It is a philosophy of working with natural forces, such as wind, sun and water, to provide food, shelter, water and other needs with minimum labor and without depleting the land.

a. Crop sharing
b. Xeriscaping
c. Organic gardening
d. Permaculture

d

Some of the physical health benefits of contact with nature through gardening or time in greenspaces include:
a. lower obesity rates in children
b. lower mortality rates in adults
c. lower stress levels in children and adults
d. lower asthma rates
e. All of the above

e

Which of the following are proposed in the research literature to be mechanisms through which nature exposure fosters higher levels of physical or mental functioning.

a. Exposure to greenspaces and gardens fosters recovery from attentional fatigue
b. Exposure to greenspaces and gardens encourages more physical activity
c. Greenspaces and gardens provide 'loose parts' for creative play
d. all of the above

d

Based on the research, what mental health benefits do children receive when they have a green courtyard near their home?
a. children play more creatively
b. girls demonstrate higher levels of concentration
c. girls demonstrate higher levels of impulse control
d. all of the above

d

Which of the following is not considered to be a sustainable gardening practice?
a. Use of a hand rake to clean up garden debris
b. Use of mulches to prevent soil erosion
c. Use of herbicides to control weeds
d. Use of composting for nutrient recycling

c

According to the National Geographic Video in Week 1 Topic 1, what happens to our bodies when we go "forest bathing"?
a. Our body temperature decreases because "forest bathing" means "wading into a stream."
b. When "forest bathing" our bodies absorb phytoncides, which promote our "natural killer cells" and thus support the human immune system.
c. When "forest bathing," our bodies get stronger because it involves climbing trees.
d. When "forest bathing," our bodies absorb vitamin A, thus supporting the human immune system.

b

What term best completes this definition about landscape planning? _______________________ includes integrated plantings of vegetable crops, small fruits, tree fruits, annual and perennial flowers, turf areas, landscape plants, and natural areas.
a. Rain gardening
b. Fairy gardening
c. Multi-functional landscaping
d. Xeriscaping

c

What is the function of a rain garden?
a. To move rain water off of your property as fast as possible
b. To capture excess rainfall
c. To provide a source of drinking water for the home
d. To keep unwanted animals out of your garden by creating a moat-like effect

b

In the definition of sustainability presented in the first week, which of the following is included in the common threads found in most definitions of sustainability?

a. Society, Economics and Environment
b. Socialism, Economics and Environment
c. Resources, Limits and Interconnections
d. Environment, Multifunctional and Permaculture

a

Based on what you read in Chawla & Litt, 2015, which of the following forms of 'nature' or greenspace provide humans with mental and physical health benefits?

a. a wilderness experience
b. a vacant lot converted to a greenspace of shade trees and a small amount of other plants
c. street plantings of trees
d. a view of a greenspace
e. all of the above

e

Which of the following help make your gardening sustainable?
a. Using plants to repel undesirable insects
b. Use of composted animal manure for fertilizer
c. Using recycled materials in your garden
d. All of the above

d

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Which of the following is a benefit of spending time in the natural environment?

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Which theory proposes that families are affected by the earth's physical environment?

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Which of the following terms refers to the guiding beliefs standards or ideals that define a group or set it apart?

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