Costa Rica Quiz

What is the size of Costa Rica compared to West Virginia?

• Costa Rica is larger than West Virginia.

• Costa Rica is about the same size as West Virginia.

• Costa Rica is slightly smaller than West Virginia.

• Costa Rica is twice the size of West Virginia.

What did Costa Rica focus on after the end of its civil war in 1948?

• Military expansion

• Economic development

• Peace and environmental conservation

• Technological innovation

What significant goal did Costa Rica set in terms of energy?

• To use 50% renewable energy

• To become the world's first carbon negative country

• To obtain 100% of its energy from clean, renewable sources

• To reduce carbon emissions by 70%

Which country is the world's first carbon negative country?

• Costa Rica

• Bhutan

• Panama

• Nicaragua

How does a "carbon neutral" country differ from a "carbon negative" country?

• A carbon neutral country emits more carbon dioxide than it absorbs.

• A carbon neutral country balances the carbon dioxide it emits with an equal amount of carbon absorbed or offset.

• A carbon negative country balances the carbon dioxide it emits with an equal amount of carbon absorbed or offset.

• A carbon negative country emits less carbon dioxide than a carbon neutral country.

Approximately how many people live in Costa Rica?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 9 million

What is the Pirris dam known for in Costa Rica?

• It is the largest dam in Central America.

• It was the first dam to use renewable energy.

• It is the largest dam in Costa Rica.

• It employs over 10,000 Costa Ricans.

What does the country's slogan "Pura Vida" represent?

• A commitment to environmental conservation

• A culture committed to a "pure life"

• A political movement for clean energy

• A tourism campaign

Why is the country considered one of the happiest in the world?

• Due to its high economic growth

• Because of its renewable energy plan

• Owing to its cultural slogan "Pura Vida"

• Thanks to its advanced technology sector

What is notable about the country's renewable energy plan?

• It is based on nuclear energy

• It stands as a beacon of hope for a clean energy transition

• It focuses on fossil fuels

• It is a model for industrialization