XII D SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT QUIZ

Which of these sea creatures is NOT an endangered species?

• A. Humpback whale

• B. Great white shark

• C. Hawksbill turtle

Which animals are fitted with GPS transmitters to help track down illegal pirate fishermen?

• A. Albatrosses

• B. Dolphins

• C. Seagulls

The oceans are climate protectors because they store large amounts of CO₂. What happens when the oceans have to absorb too much carbon dioxide?

• A. the rising salinity.

• B. they become acidic.

• C. the result is algae carpets and jellyfish infestations

In which marine ecosystem does the clownfish made famous by the film "Finding Nemo" live?

• A. at deep-sea mountains.

• B. in tropical coral reefs.

• C. in mangrove forests.

Which animals filter the seawater and thus increase its quality?

• A. Mussels.

• B. Mussels.

• C. Worms

On which invention did Alfred Nobel, who gave his name to the foundation that awards the Nobel Peace Prize every year, have a patent?

• A. for the explosive dynamite.

• B. for the vacuum cleaner

• C. for the phone.

What are the names of the UN peacekeeping forces?

• A. blue helmets.

• B. green helmets

• C. white helmets.

Which confederation has guaranteed peace for more than 70 years?

• A. The European Union

• B. The United States of America

• C. African Union

What are the institutions most affected by corruption?

• A. Judiciary and government.

• B. National and International companies.

• C. Judiciary and police.

• D. Restauration and education.

In which country have child workers organized themselves in a trade union?

• A. Tansania

• B. Bolivia

• C. Indonesia