PLTW Environmental Sustainability

In order to use a resource sustainably you should

• use it a a rate where it can be replenished

• use as much as you want, the people in 3rd world countries do not need it

• use it before someone else does and there is none left for you

• don't use any at all

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Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

• True

• False

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What is the primary goal of environmental sustainability?

• To maintain natural resources for future generations

• To maximize the use of natural resources

• To eliminate the use of all natural resources

• To prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the main cause of global warming?

• Deforestation

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Overfishing

• Nuclear waste

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Which practice can help reduce water pollution?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Planting trees

• Dumping waste in rivers

• Overfishing

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

• The cooling of the Earth's surface

• The reflection of sunlight by clouds

• The absorption of UV rays by the ozone layer

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Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels

• Loss of habitat for species

• Improved air quality

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What is the purpose of a carbon footprint?

• To measure the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual or organization

• To track the number of trees planted by an individual

• To calculate the energy consumption of a household

• To determine the water usage of a community

Which of the following is an example of sustainable agriculture?

• Monoculture farming

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Overgrazing

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