APES Sustainable Solutions

Which of the following is NOT helpful for reaching sustainability?

• using water efficiently

• Conserving energy

• Promoting renewable energy

• Using many fossil fuels

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School campuses would NOT be moving toward sustainability if they

• encourage bicycle use by starting a bike sharing program.

• installed a wind turbine.

• went trayless in the cafeteria.

• All of the above promote sustainability.

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A LEED certified building would most likely

• cost more to heat and cool.

• use water-saving facets and toilets.

• use only new materials in its construction.

• All of the above.

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Which of these are part of "sustainable development"

• Finding ways to promote social justice.

• Finding ways to promote economic well-being.

• Finding ways to promote environmental quality.

• All of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT a major approach to sustainability?

• Reducing unnecessary consumption.

• Limiting population growth.

• Discouraging research and education.

• Thinking in the long term.

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for sustainability?

• Encouraging green technologies.

• Thinking in the long term.

• Using your consumer choice to pick green products.

• All of these are strategies for sustainability.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What would you like PPMH to do regarding sustainability?

• As much as it can, even if it means spending money.

• As much as it can, as long as it does not raise course fees.

• A bit more than it does now, but not much more.

• Nothing else, we already do a lot.

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Based on the graph, which of the following statements is true?

• There is no relationship between income and the percent of very happy people.

• Income has remained stable over time.

• The percent of very happy people has been increasing with time.

• More people were happy in 1984 than any other time.

What accounts for the view that we cannot protect the environment while simultaneously providing for people's needs? Do you agree with this reasoning?

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How can consumption be reduced while maintaining one's quality of life?

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