Sustainability Check Questions

What are the three pillars of sustainability?

• Economic, Social, and Political

• Environmental, Social, and Economic

• Technological, Cultural, and Financial

• Global, Local, and Individual

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the circular economy?

• Design for Longevity

• Maintain and Repair

• Exploit and Discard

• Reuse and Recycle

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is the LOWEST priority in waste management hierarchy?

• Prevention

• Recycling

• Disposal

• Minimization

Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) primarily focuses on:

• Water privatization

• Interconnectedness of water, land, and ecosystems

• Building more dams

• Increasing water prices

Which renewable energy source converts wind into electricity?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Hydropower generators

• Biomass converters

What does a carbon footprint measure?

• Physical shoe size

• Total greenhouse gas emissions

• Amount of carbon in the human body

• Carbon dioxide production in factories

Which activity contributes to natural resource depletion?

• Recycling

• Overfishing

• Tree planting

• Energy conservation

What is the primary goal of social sustainability?

• Economic growth

• Environmental protection

• Human well-being and social justice

• Technological advancement

Which of these is NOT a recommended strategy for water conservation?

• Using low-flow showerheads

• Rainwater harvesting

• Increasing water extraction

• Public awareness campaigns