Economy and Environment Quiz

What is a common belief about the relationship between a strong economy and environmental protection?

• A strong economy requires environmental sacrifices.

• A strong economy and environmental protection are unrelated.

• Environmental protection always leads to economic decline.

• Economic growth automatically ensures environmental safety.

How can the economy be restructured according to the video?

• By focusing solely on industrial growth.

• By ignoring environmental impacts.

• By making it more sustainable and equitable.

• By reducing all regulations.

What are 'sacrifice zones' as described in the video?

• Zones designated for wildlife protection.

• Places where environmental harm is concentrated in marginalized communities.

• Regions where environmental regulations are strictly enforced.

• Areas with high economic growth and low pollution.

What is a significant health impact faced by residents in 'sacrifice zones'?

• Higher rates of asthma and cancer.

• Longer life expectancy.

• Increased access to healthcare.

• Improved air quality.

What is a key factor in transitioning to a green economy?

• Focusing on fossil fuels.

• Ensuring fairness and equity.

• Reducing renewable energy sources.

• Increasing pollution levels.

What role do unions play in transitioning to green jobs?

• They focus only on increasing wages.

• They oppose all environmental regulations.

• They support plant closures when transitions are smooth.

• They prevent any changes to current industries.

What is necessary for creating a sustainable economy according to the video?

• Maintaining the status quo.

• Massive federal investment and policy changes.

• Ignoring community input.

• Focusing solely on economic growth.

How can communities benefit from banning 'sacrifice zones'?

• By allowing more industrial pollution.

• By reducing toxic and environmentally destructive practices.

• By increasing fossil fuel dependency.

• By decreasing renewable energy initiatives.

What is a major step taken by Los Angeles to become greener?

• Expanding fossil fuel industries.

• Reducing renewable energy projects.

• Banning new oil and gas drilling sites.

• Increasing oil drilling sites.

What is the relationship between healthy environments and communities?

• Environmental health is solely determined by industry.

• Communities have no impact on environmental health.

• Healthy communities contribute to healthier environments.

• Healthy environments are unrelated to community health.