Sustainability Flashcard

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What does "carbon footprint" measure?

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The total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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To protect against UV radiation from the sun

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What is "greenwashing"?

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The practice of making misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service.

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Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Options: Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, Montreal Protocol, Rio Declaration

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Paris Agreement

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Which country generates the highest percentage of its electricity from renewable sources? Options: USA, Iceland, China, India

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Iceland

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What is the 3R principle in waste management?

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Reuse, Recycle, Reduce

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What percentage of the Earth's freshwater is available for human use?

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3%

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
Options: Coal, Oil, Wind, Natural gas

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Wind

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The United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which year?

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2015

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Which greenhouse gas has the highest global warming potential (GWP)?

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Methane (CH₄)