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WorksheetsThe Consumer and sustainable consumption
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A sensible consumer...
consume based on their needs but not desires.
consume based on their desires but not needs
follow friends' suggestions and trends blindly.
always bargain no matter what.
As consumers, we should avoid__________________ that leads to _________________.
excessive consumption; waste
bringing our own bags; a shortage of plastic bags we can get from shops
bargaining; shops making less money
buying fake goods; the closing down of fake good shops
Why are consumption patterns in most industrialised and developed nations considered unsustainable?
They may need to exploit their natural resources to meet their basic living needs.
Their products and services rely on too many natural resources and create harmful emissions when consumed.
They rely heavily on wind power, which is an unsustainable energy source.
They rely heavily on solar power, which is an unsustainable energy source.
Which of the following is NOT an example of sustainable consumption?
Developing alternative fuel sources, such as biofuels.
Practicing subsistence farming.
Using environmentally-friendly cleaning products.
Using solar power.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of consumers?
research for information before purchasing goods/services.
Bear the consequences brought by one’s consumption decisions.
Consider the possible effects of making careless decisions
Bargain for discounts
Why is there a lack of enthusiasm from consumers for sustainable consumption?
Because people simply are not aware of the environmental cost of the products they buy and the services they use.
Because the majority of people see the environment as something to be exploited.
Because biodegradable products make up over half of the products on the market, people have an understanding that sustainable consumption is already successful.
Because solar and wind power are leading sources of electricity generation around the world, sustainable consumption of products is seen as less important.
Which of the following is a consumers' right?
Right to purchase goods that meet safety standard
Right to get free plastic bags
Right to buy fake goods
Right to receive discount
Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
No poverty
Gender equality
Decent work and economic growth
Reduce inequalities
A good advertisement...
is misleading.
exaggerates.
is unclear in delivering information.
gives clear and reliable information.
Consumerism...
encourages spending.
encourages saving.
encourages green consumption.
encourages responsible consumption.
People can protect the planet from the harmful effects of consumption by
A. using fossil-fuel energy instead of solar or wind power.
B. all people produce their own food and goods .
C. putting no limits on their personal consumption.
D. recycling used goods into materials that can be used to make new ones.
The use of goods and services by consumers in order to address their needs and wants.
Consumption
Consumer
Utility
Marginal Utility
How can humans contribute to maintaining healthy ecosystems? There are two listed that need to be chosen.
continue to interact with the environment as they do now
assess costs and benefits of their activities
build more sustainable communities
throw out all their waste as garbage
Which one below is not a principle of green consumption?
Recycle
Reuse
Revision
Reduce
COVID-19 is a health and economic crisis that has a sustainable impact on:
consumer attitudes
consumer preference
consumer buying decision
All of these
