wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Reducing our Ecological Footprint

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?

a)

Loss of animal homes

b)

Climate change

c)

Increase in pollution

d)

All of the above

3.
Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?
a)
Eating less meat and processed foods
b)
Walking or biking to school
c)
Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it. 
d)
Driving a large car around for fun.
4.
What is NOT a sustainable practice?
a)
recycling
b)
reducing
c)
reusing
d)
buying 
5.
The “Three Rs” are “Reduce, Reuse, Renewables”
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The variety of life in the world, a habitat, or an ecosystem
a)
biodiversity
b)
ecosystem
c)
mutations
d)
diversity
7.
Our effect on the environment - a combination of what we consume, and the waste we produce.
a)
Ecological Fingerprint
b)
Ecological Footprint
c)
Ecological Image
d)
Ecological History
8.

An accurate definition of Sustainability is

a)

meeting population needs

b)

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive

c)

meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays

d)

meeting the food needs of animals

9.

Where does most of our energy come from in Hong Kong

a)

Coal

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Gas

d)

Nuclear

10.

Which one of the following are Greenhouse Gases

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Helium

11.

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy

a)

Solar Power

b)

Nuclear Power

c)

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Natural Gas

12.

By 2050 what percentage of people will live in Urban areas?

a)

90-100

b)

80-90

c)

70-80

d)

60-70

13.

Which of the following are causing serious damage to our planet?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Globalisation

c)

Unsustainable fishing

d)

Farming