IB DT Paper 1 Topic 8 MCQ

Greenpeace is an organization that regularly arranges demonstrations opposing practices that they believe will damage the environment. Greenpeace is an example of…

• A. An eco phobe

• B. A pressure group

• C. A lifestyle consumer

• D. An eco fan

Which of the following are true of a green design?

I. Meets all parts of the triple bottom line

II. Is a short-term solution

III. Has a cradle to grave approach

• A. I and II only

• B. I and III only

• C. II and III only

• D. I, II and III

Some sustainable energy innovations are initiated by individuals and businesses through local initiatives. Which term best describes this?

• A. Regulation

• B. Macro energy sustainability

• C. Energy security

• D. Micro energy sustainability

Which of the following can be used by governments to drive sustainable innovation?

I. Subsidies for public transport

II. Education

III. Regulation of fossil fuel use

• A. I and II

• B. I and III

• C. II and III

• D. I, II and III

In some countries, governments require manufacturers to cover the costs of collecting and recycling their products. This is an example of…

• A. Take back legislation

• B. Lifestyle consumerism

• C. Eco-labelling

• D. Re-engineering

Everyone involved in making, selling, buying or handling a product takes responsibility for minimizing the environmental impact throughout its life cycle. What is the name given to this type of sustainable development?

• A. Triple bottom line sustainability

• B. Product stewardship

• C. Decoupling

• D. Sustainability reporting

A person that enthusiastically adopts environmentally friendly practices as a consumer is known as…

• A. An eco-warrior

• B. An eco-champion

• C. An eco-fan

• D. An eco-phobe

Which of the following principles are true of sustainable design?

I. Environmental

II. Economic

III. Social

• A. I and II

• B. I and III

• C. II and III

• D. I, II and III

Which of the following strategies involves stakeholders at a local level?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

Which of the following sustainable consumption strategies would have the most impact on the consumer when choosing an electrical appliance?

• A. Eco-labelling

• B. Energy labelling

• C. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

• D. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)