Sustainability Quiz

What are some examples of renewable energy sources?

• Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Electric, nuclear, coal

• Nuclear, biomass, fossil fuels

How does solar energy contribute to sustainability?

• It contributes to deforestation

• It is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions.

• It increases air pollution

• It depletes the ozone layer

Why is proper waste management important for sustainability?

• To increase pollution and deplete resources

• To ignore pollution and damage the environment

• To harm the environment and waste resources

• To reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect the environment.

What are the benefits of recycling?

• Recycling has no impact on energy consumption

• Recycling increases waste and pollution

• Recycling depletes natural resources

• Recycling helps to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, save energy, and reduce pollution.

How can individuals contribute to water conservation?

• By ignoring leaks and wasting water

• By leaving the tap running constantly

• By reducing water usage, fixing leaks, using water-saving appliances, and practicing responsible water management.

• By using water excessively for recreational activities

Why is water conservation important for the environment?

• The environment has an unlimited supply of water, so conservation is unnecessary

• Water conservation is important for preserving natural resources and ecosystems, reducing energy consumption, and ensuring a sustainable water supply for future generations.

• Water conservation only benefits humans, not the environment

• Water conservation is not important for the environment

Do you think people who pollute should be put in jail? Why or why not?

• It depends on individual beliefs and legal systems.

• Yes, because pollution is a crime against the environment.

• No, because it's not a serious enough offense to warrant jail time.

• Yes, they should be put in jail to set an example for others.

What are the consequences of pollution on the environment?

• Pollution helps in maintaining a healthy ecosystem

• Pollution can lead to air and water contamination, soil degradation, and harm to wildlife and human health.

• Pollution leads to increased biodiversity

• Pollution has no impact on the environment

Who do you think should have the authority to make decisions about how we use the environment?

• Aliens

• Corporations

• Children

• Government, scientific experts, and local communities

Why is it important for the right stakeholders to be involved in environmental decision-making?

• The right stakeholders have a direct interest in the environmental decision and can provide valuable input and expertise.

• The right stakeholders have no expertise in environmental matters

• Stakeholders should only be involved in financial decisions

• It is better to exclude stakeholders from decision-making