4A YLP - Quiz 1

What is the title of your YLP?

• Responsible consumption

• More with Less

• Overconsumption

What is the SDG related to your YLP?

• SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

• SDG 15: Life on Land

• SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

Overconsumption means excessive use of something.

• True

• False

How can overconsumption impact the environment?

• It helps protect wildlife

• It leads to resource depletion and pollution

• It has no effect on nature

What is one way overconsumption can affect the economy?

• Creating job opportunities

• Boosting savings for everyone

• Leading to financial strain and debt

What is a sustainable practice to prevent overconsumption in terms of energy use?

• • Leaving electronic devices on when not in use

• • Using energy-efficient appliances

• • Ignoring renewable energy sources

• • Wasting water and electricity

How can individuals help prevent overconsumption in their daily lives?

• • By practicing mindful and sustainable consumption

• • By buying more than needed

• • By discarding items irresponsibly

How does overconsumption contribute to waste generation?

• By reducing the production of goods

• By encouraging recycling

• By producing excessive amounts of trash and pollution

1/3rd of which following natural resource is being wasted globally

• water

• food

• electricity

What can individuals do to contribute to the prevention of overconsumption?

• Encourage others to buy more than they need
• Ignore the environmental impact of products
• Practice mindful consumption and support sustainable products and businesses