IGCSE Business Studies 6.2 Environmental and Ethical Issues Quiz

Which of the following is a negative impact of business activity on the environment?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in global warming

• Air and water pollution

• Improved public health

How can businesses contribute to global warming?

• By using renewable energy sources

• By reducing waste and recycling

• By emitting greenhouse gases from production

• By planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide

Which of the following is an example of a business practice that reduces environmental damage?

• Dumping waste into rivers

• Using energy-efficient machinery

• Increasing factory emissions

• Deforesting land for production

Which of the following is an example of an external benefit of a business activity?

• A company reducing its electricity bill

• A business providing free training that benefits other firms

• A factory polluting a nearby river

• A company increasing its product prices

Which of these is an example of an external cost?

• Higher wages paid to workers

• Noise pollution from a factory affecting local residents

• A company purchasing new machinery

• Increased profits for a business

What does "sustainable development" mean?

• Maximizing business profits at all costs

• Meeting present needs without harming future generations

• Expanding production without government regulation

• Reducing business activity to stop economic growth

How can businesses contribute to sustainable development?

• By reducing energy consumption and waste

• By increasing production without considering pollution

• By ignoring environmental laws

• By using non-renewable resources excessively

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable business practice?

• Using renewable energy sources

• Producing excess waste without recycling

• Expanding production without reducing emissions

• Using plastic packaging without alternatives

How might a pressure group influence a business to be more environmentally friendly?

• By supporting businesses that ignore environmental laws

• By protesting and campaigning against harmful business practices

• By encouraging businesses to increase pollution

• By helping businesses reduce costs through unethical practices

Which of these is an opportunity for a business responding to environmental concerns?

• Losing customers due to poor environmental policies

• Gaining a positive brand image by using sustainable materials

• Facing legal action for environmental damage

• Increasing pollution to maximize profits