Asked by Jawwad Siddiqui on Jun 14, 2024

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Which corollary would result from an anthropocentric worldview? 

A)  Animals are for conserving, not shooting. 
B)  When human needs are considered first and they increase their wants without limit, the result is loss of biodiversity. 
C)  Good Earth stewards can preserve ecological integrity. 
D)  The world is not for exploiting.

Anthropocentric

Pertaining to the belief that human beings are the central or most significant species on the planet, often regarding nature and environment from a human-centered perspective.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the variety of species, genetic variations, and ecosystems.

Corollary

A proposition that follows with little or no proof required from one already proven, serving as a natural consequence or result.

  • Understand different environmental worldviews including anthropocentric, deep ecology, and planetary management.
  • Distinguish between human-centered (anthropocentric) and Earth-centered (ecocentric) values.
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Vallerie LozanoJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An anthropocentric worldview prioritizes human needs and desires above all else, which can lead to increased consumption and overuse of natural resources, resulting in a loss of biodiversity.