SUSTAINABLE LIVING

What percentage of the world's population is already feeling the effects of climate change?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 85%

The Earth's forests have decreased from 6 billion hectares to 4 billion hectares over the past 10,000 years.

• True

• False

Which city has achieved a notable balance between urban development and environmental conservation?

• São Paulo

• Curitiba

• Rio de Janeiro

• Buenos Aires

The melting of ice caps and rising sea levels are two effects of climate change mentioned in the article.

• True

• False

What is the primary cause of deforestation according to the article?

• Urban development

• Logging

• • Agricultural expansion

• Natural disasters

The city of Curitiba has managed to maintain a high ratio of green space per person by planting 1.5 billion trees.

• True

• False

How much did the Amazon rainforest lose in square kilometers in just 4 months of 2023?

• 1,500 square kilometers

• 2,133 square kilometers

• 3,000 square kilometers

• 5,000 square kilometers

Reducing meat consumption is not mentioned as a step towards sustainable living in the article.

• True

• False

What is one way to significantly reduce transportation carbon emissions according to the article?

• Using public transport

• • Driving a hybrid car

• • Opting for a bicycle

• Carpooling

Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

• True

• False