Sustainability and Climate Change Quiz

What are two examples of renewable energy sources?

• Solar and wind power

• Oil and geothermal

• Nuclear and hydroelectric

• Coal and natural gas

How does solar energy contribute to sustainability?

• It contributes to deforestation and loss of biodiversity.

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

• It has no impact on greenhouse gas emissions or dependence on fossil fuels.

What are two ways to reduce carbon footprint in daily life?

• Driving a petrol or diesel powered car and eating more meat

• Using public transportation and reducing meat consumption

• Taking long showers and using disposable plastic utensils

• Using plastic bags and leaving lights on all the time

How can individuals reduce their reliance on fossil fuels?

• By increasing energy consumption

• By cutting down more trees

• By using public transportation, carpooling, biking, walking, using energy-efficient appliances, and supporting renewable energy sources.

• By using more fossil fuels

What are two effects of global warming on the environment?

• More stable climate and reduced natural disasters

• Increase in biodiversity and healthier ecosystems

• Decrease in air pollution and cleaner water sources

• Rising sea levels and extreme weather events

How does climate change impact wildlife?

• Climate change only affects domestic animals, not wildlife

• Climate change can impact wildlife by altering their habitats, food sources, and migration patterns.

• Wildlife becomes stronger and more resilient due to climate change

• Climate change has no impact on wildlife

What is the role of government policies in promoting sustainability?

• Leaving sustainability efforts to individual businesses without any guidance

• Ignoring environmental issues completely

• Setting regulations, incentives, and standards for businesses and individuals to follow

• Implementing policies that prioritize short-term profits over long-term sustainability

How can government regulations help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

• By ignoring environmental concerns and focusing on economic growth

• By setting limits on emissions and promoting renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.

• By reducing taxes on polluting industries

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels

What are two examples of greenhouse gases?

• Water vapor and ozone

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Hydrogen and helium

How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

• Fossil fuels have no impact on climate change.

• Fossil fuels release water vapor into the atmosphere, which has no effect on climate.

• Burning fossil fuels releases oxygen into the atmosphere, which cools the planet.

• Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.