Green Economy Skills

What is a renewable energy source that comes from the sun?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

How can individuals practice sustainability in their daily lives?

• By increasing water usage, avoiding recycling, using plastic bags and containers, wasting energy, not considering product sustainability, and increasing meat consumption.

• By ignoring water conservation, not bothering with recycling, using disposable bags and containers, wasting energy, purchasing non-local and unsustainable products, and increasing meat consumption.

• By wasting water, avoiding recycling, using single-use bags and containers, consuming excessive energy, buying imported and non-sustainable products, and increasing meat consumption.

• By reducing water usage, recycling, using reusable bags and containers, conserving energy, supporting local and sustainable products, and reducing meat consumption.

Why is resource conservation important for the environment?

• Resource conservation is important for the environment because it helps in preserving natural resources, reducing waste generation, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change.

• Resource conservation leads to overexploitation of natural resources

• Resource conservation has no impact on the environment

• Resource conservation increases pollution levels

What is an example of green technology innovation in transportation?

• Electric vehicles (EVs)

• Hydrogen fuel cell trains

• Solar-powered bicycles

• Biofuel-powered airplanes

Which renewable energy source is generated from wind?

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

What are some sustainable practices that can be implemented in agriculture?

• Chemical fertilizers, monoculture, excessive tilling

• Crop rotation, organic farming, agroforestry, integrated pest management, water conservation

How does recycling contribute to a green economy?

• Recycling reduces waste, conserves resources, saves energy, and creates jobs.

• Recycling depletes natural resources

• Recycling has no impact on energy consumption

• Recycling increases pollution and waste

What is the purpose of energy-efficient appliances in households?

• To have a negative impact on the environment

• To make appliances less efficient and more costly

• To consume less energy, lower electricity bills, and reduce environmental impact.

• To increase energy consumption and raise electricity bills

Name a renewable energy source that comes from flowing water.

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Geothermal power

What are some ways to reduce water consumption at home?

• Leave faucets running constantly

• Take longer showers

• Fix leaks, take shorter showers, use a dishwasher efficiently, install water-saving fixtures, collect rainwater for outdoor use

• Use water for unnecessary tasks