Sustainability Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sustainable transportation?

• Reduced air pollution

• Improved public health

• Increased traffic congestion

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

What is the term for the practice of harvesting or using a resource to the point of depletion?

• Sustainable harvesting

• Overharvesting

• Resource preservation

• Renewable extraction

What is a primary objective of sustainable development?

• Economic growth at all costs

• Preservation of natural resources for future generations

• Rapid industrialization

• Exploitation of natural resources for immediate profit

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

What is the main purpose of sustainable agriculture?

• To maximize short-term profits

• To conserve water resources

• To minimize biodiversity

• To maintain or increase crop yields while protecting the environment

What does the "three Rs" in sustainability stand for?

• Reduce, Restore, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Rebuild, Replenish, Recycle

• Repair, Replenish, Reuse

Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Vienna Convention

What does LEED certification stand for in the context of sustainable building?

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

• Low-Emission Energy Design

• Local Environmental Efficiency Directive

• Landmark Environmental Excellence Designation

What does "carbon footprint" refer to?

• The mark left on the ground by carbon emissions

• The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by an individual, organization, or activity

• The carbon content in soil

• The carbon emissions of a country's economy

What is the term used to describe the practice of using resources at a rate that they can be replenished naturally?

• Overconsumption

• Sustainable consumption

• Depletion

• Overexploitation