SuStainable Development vocabulary Quiz

"Decarbonization" refers to:

• The process of adding more carbon to the atmosphere

• The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions

• The use of coal as a primary energy source

• The development of carbon-based products

"Renewable Energy" sources include all EXCEPT:

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric energy

Which term describes the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems?

• Carbon Footprint

• Ecosystem Services

• Renewable Energy

• Environmental Justice

The term "carbon footprint" refers to:

• The number of trees planted by an individual

• The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product

• The amount of carbon stored in the ocean

• The size of a company's environmental policy document

What does "Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)" involve?

• Ignoring social and environmental concerns in business operations

• Incorporating social and environmental concerns into business operations and interactions with stakeholders

• Focusing solely on increasing shareholder profits

• Reducing the number of employees

What does "Carbon Neutrality" mean?

• Emitting as much carbon dioxide as possible

• Achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere

• Storing carbon dioxide in the ocean

• Increasing carbon dioxide emissions annually

Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

Which of the following best describes "Climate Change"?

• Natural fluctuations in weather patterns over a short period

• Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth

• Seasonal changes in temperature

• Daily weather variations

What does the term "Triple Bottom Line" refer to?

• A three-layered cake

• The three main types of pollution

• A framework for businesses that considers social, environmental, and financial impacts

• A method of waste disposal

What is the goal of "Sustainable Agriculture"?

• Maximizing short-term crop yields

• Farming practices that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare

• Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

• Expanding agricultural land at the expense of forests