Understanding Environmental Sustainability

What is the primary cause of climate change according to the provided definition?

• Natural variations in the Earth's orbit

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A single species living in isolation

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system

• A collection of non-living elements

• A group of similar habitats

What is meant by the term "carbon footprint"?

• The amount of carbon in the soil

• The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or product, measured in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide

• The carbon content in fossil fuels

• The carbon emissions from vehicles only

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear energy

What does biodiversity refer to?

• The number of ecosystems in a region

• The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, crucial for resilience and ecosystem health

• The genetic variation within a single species

• The number of species in a zoo

What is the main goal of conservation?

• To eliminate all human impact on nature

• To sustainably manage natural resources, protecting ecosystems and wildlife

• To increase urban development

• To reduce the number of species in an area

Which of the following is a consequence of pollution?

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Adverse effects on the environment

• Increased renewable energy production

What is the primary focus of sustainability?

• Maximizing resource extraction

• Maintaining or improving environmental quality and resource availability for future generations

• Increasing industrial output

• Reducing biodiversity

Which of the following activities is an example of advocacy?

• Passive observation of environmental issues

• Active support for a cause

• Ignoring climate change

• Reducing personal carbon footprint

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of renewable energy?

• Derived from natural processes

• Replenished constantly

• Finite and exhaustible

• Includes sources like wind and hydro power