Sustainability Quiz

What does sustainability mean?

• Living in a way that is easy and comfortable.

• Recycling everything we use.

• Only using renewable energy sources.

• Using resources in a way that meets our needs without harming future generations.

Which of these is an example of a renewable resource?

• Plastic

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Coal

What is one way we can reduce waste at school?

• Bring a reusable water bottle instead of using plastic bottles.

• Throw everything in the bin without sorting.

• Use paper plates for lunch every day.

• Buy new lunchboxes every term.

Which of the following is a benefit of planting trees?

• They provide shade and improve air quality.

• They take up space and block sunlight.

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of different species in an environment.

• The number of plants in a garden.

• The amount of waste produced by a community.

• The total area of land used for farming.

How can we help protect endangered species?

• By supporting wildlife conservation programs.

• By visiting zoos more often.

• By ignoring their habitats.

• By hunting them to control their numbers.

What is a carbon footprint?

• The total amount of greenhouse gases we produce.

• The number of trees in a forest.

• The size of a person's shoes.

• The distance we travel in a year.

Which of these actions helps conserve water?

• Taking shorter showers.

• Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth.

• Watering the garden in the middle of the day.

• Using a hose to clean driveways.

What is one way to encourage recycling at home?

• Avoid recycling because it takes too much time.

• Only recycle when it's convenient.

• Throw everything in one bin to make it easier.

• Set up separate bins for different materials.

Why is it important to learn about sustainability?

• To ensure we have a healthy planet for future generations.

• So we can use resources without limits.

• To make it easier to waste things.

• So we can ignore environmental issues.