Practising Sustainable Development

What is the main goal of sustainable development?

• To improve technology at any cost

• To improve people's lives now without harming the environment for future generations

• To increase industrial production

• To reduce the cost of living

What is a benefit of recycling programs?

• They increase rubbish

• They protect the environment

• They make products cost more

• They reduce clean energy needs

How can we generate clean energy?

• Burning coal

• Using solar panels

• Using diesel generators

• Burning natural gas

Which is NOT a feature of green building design?

• Energy-efficient lighting

• Rainwater tanks

• Rooftop gardens

• Large, single-pane windows

How do trees help in sustainable development?

• They increase air pollution

• They provide shade and clean the air

• They require a lot of water

• They make the soil infertile

What is a key feature of eco-friendly design?

• High energy use

• Use of non-renewable resources

• Minimal waste

• Excessive water use

Which is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil

• Natural gas

What is the purpose of waste management?

• To increase landfill sites

• To reduce waste and protect the environment

• To create more waste

• To eliminate recycling

Which is NOT a benefit of solar energy?

• Reduces pollution

• Increases greenhouse gases

• Provides renewable energy

• Lowers electricity bills

What is a benefit of planting trees in cities?

• They increase noise

• They provide shade and clean air

• They take up space

• They need maintenance