Sustainable & Responsible Living Quiz

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that deplete the ozone layer

• Gases that cause acid rain

• Gases that trap heat and keep the Earth warm

• Gases that cool the Earth's atmosphere

What are fossil fuels?

• Fuels derived from geothermal sources

• Natural fuels formed from the remains of plants or animals

• Fuels created from wind energy

• Fuels produced from solar power

What is the main cause of global warming?

• Rising sea levels

• Reduced use of fossil fuels

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• Increasing amounts of greenhouse gases being released

What is the purpose of the EU waste hierarchy?

• To prioritize waste prevention and reuse over disposal

• To reduce waste production in households

• To promote recycling over composting

• To explain the steps for waste management

What is the ozone layer responsible for?

• Absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun

• Creating a protective barrier around the Earth

• Trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• Causing acid rain

What is the carbon footprint?

• Total carbon content in the atmosphere

• Measure of carbon emissions from volcanoes

• Footprint left by carbonated beverages

• Amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activity

What are the effects of climate change?

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes

• Volcanic eruptions, landslides, avalanches

• Droughts, floods, wildfires

• Tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves

What is the purpose of insulation in a home?

• To enhance natural lighting

• To prevent heat loss and increase energy efficiency

• To reduce air pollution indoors

• To regulate indoor humidity levels

What is the main goal of waste management?

• To reduce environmental impact and promote recycling

• To increase landfill waste

• To encourage excessive waste production

• To promote the use of inorganic waste

What is composting used for?

• To break down organic matter over time

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions

• To contaminate soil with harmful chemicals

• To promote deforestation