Environmental Sustainability Quiz 2

What is the main goal of sustainability?

• To maximize profits

• To ensure long-term ecological balance

• To increase industrial production

• To decrease population growth

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?

• The amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by human activities

• The physical mark left by an object on a surface

• The amount of carbon in a person's diet

• The size of a carbon-based object

Which practice is most effective in reducing waste in landfills?

• Incineration

• Recycling

• Landfilling

• Disposal in the ocean

Which of the following is a primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

• Ozone

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is 'biodiversity'?

• The study of biological systems

• The variety of life forms in an ecosystem

• The number of species in a single habitat

• The process of converting waste into energy

Which organization is known for publishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United Nations (UN)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Bank

What is the main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To increase trade between countries

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To promote nuclear energy

• To establish global tariffs

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

What does 'sustainable agriculture' emphasize?

• Using chemical pesticides and fertilizers

• Maximizing short-term yields

• Maintaining soil health and biodiversity

• Expanding agricultural land