Sustainable Development Quiz

What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

• D. Ignore social progress and climate

• C. Focus only on economic development

• B. Make the world a better place for everyone now without destroying the possibilities for the next generation

• A. Destroy the possibilities for the next generation

What are the three things that need to be kept in mind for sustainable development?

• A. Economic growth, political stability, and technological advancement

• B. Social progress, economic development, and climate and environment

• C. Cultural heritage, religious beliefs, and individual freedom

• D. Military power, international trade, and healthcare systems

Why is it important to use renewable sources of energy?

• C. They are easier to extract and transport

• B. They provide jobs for years to come and are good for the planet

• A. They are cheaper than non-renewable sources

• D. They have a higher energy output than non-renewable sources

How can we contribute to a more even distribution of resources?

• B. By being more aware of what we buy and how it is produced

• D. By exploiting resources in developing countries

• A. By hoarding resources for ourselves

• C. By monopolizing the market for certain resources

What is essential for humans to be the best versions of themselves?

• C. Having access to luxury goods and services

• B. Having equal opportunities, education, safety, food, and medicine

• D. Having control over others and dominating nature

• A. Having unequal opportunities and limited access to education

What is the joint plan agreed upon by all the countries of the United Nations?

• D. A plan for economic exploitation

• C. A plan for military expansion

• B. A plan for sustainable development

• A. A plan for global domination

What is the main natural ecosystem that must be in balance for us to live on Earth?

• A. The desert ecosystem

• B. The rainforest ecosystem

• C. The ocean ecosystem

• D. The climate system

What happens when harmful greenhouse gases such as CO2 are emitted?

• C. They clog the atmosphere and change the temperatures on Earth

• B. They help in balancing the climate system

• A. They have no impact on the environment

• D. They promote the growth of natural ecosystems

What is the smarter use of natural resources and better systems for fair distribution important for?

• D. It is important for being more sustainable

• B. It is important for economic exploitation

• C. It is important for social progress and climate change

• A. It is not important for sustainable development

What is one way to contribute to a more even distribution of resources?

• D. By monopolizing the market for certain resources

• C. By being more aware of what we buy and how it is produced

• B. By hoarding resources for ourselves

• A. By exploiting resources in developing countries