SDG 14 QUIZ SET-1

1. What is the main focus of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14)?

• Development of industrial waste in the oceans
• Expansion of oil drilling in marine habitats
• Promotion of deforestation and overfishing
• Conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources

2. SDG 14 aims to conserve what specific aspect of marine ecosystems?

• protecting coral reefs
• conserving plastic waste in the ocean
• marine life and ecosystems
• promoting overfishing

What gas do marine plants release during photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide
• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen

What percentage of the Earth's surface do the oceans cover?

• 50%
• 90%
• 71%
• 30%

Which animals filter the seawater and thus increase its quality?

• Lobsters, crabs, and octopuses
• Oysters, mussels, and certain types of fish
• Seahorses, sea turtles, and jellyfish
• Sharks, dolphins, and whales

Which Sustainable Development Goal specifically focuses on oceans, seas, and marine resources?

• Goal 14: Life Below Water
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

 What is the fastest fish in the ocean?

• Starfish
• Goldfish
• Sailfish
• Catfish

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcome targets of Goal 14?

• Reducing plastic pollution in the ocean
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Increasing marine protected areas
• Promoting sustainable fishing practices

What happens when the oceans have to absorb too much carbon dioxide? 

• Oceans become warmer
• Oceans become less polluted
• Oceans become less salty
• Oceans become more acidic

Why is protecting the ocean essential for sustainable development?

• The ocean provides essential resources, regulates climate, and supports biodiversity
• Sustainable development can be achieved without protecting the ocean
• Protecting the ocean is too costly and not worth the investment
• The ocean has no impact on sustainable development