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Green Economics and Business Terms

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Date
1.

This certification ensures that products that are produced by people working in safe work environments and earning a fair wage. Many of these products are imports made in other countries.

a)

Sustainable development

b)

Cradle to Cradle

c)

Fair Trade

d)

Climate Change

2.

A United States federal law designed to control air pollution on a national level. For example, there are many gasses that can be toxic pollutants like Hydrogen Chloride, Benzene or dioxin that are regulated by the government with this law.

a)

EPA

b)

Clean Air Act

c)

Energy Star Logo

d)

Fair Trade

3.

Something that is capable of breaking down into harmless products with the help of microorganisms (e.g. fungi)

a)

Cradle to Cradle

b)

Sustainable

c)

Green collar

d)

Biodegradable

4.

This is a renewable energy source, made from organic matter or wastes, that can play a valuable role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Examples include ethanol (often made from corn in the United States and sugarcane in Brazil), biodiesel (from vegetable oils and liquid animal fats), green diesel (derived from algae and other plant sources) and biogas (methane derived from animal manure and other digested organic material)

a)

Cradle to Cradle

b)

Biodegradable

c)

Biofuel

d)

Sustainable

5.

This occurs when producing or consuming a good cause an impact not directly related to the transaction. They can either be positive or negative. They can also occur from production or consumption. For example, just driving into a city centre, will cause external costs of more pollution and congestion to those living in the city. This occurs when producing a good cause a benefit to a third party not directly involved. Example: A farmer grows apple trees. An external benefit is that he provides nectar for a nearby beekeeper who gains increased honey as a result of the farmers’ orchard.

a)

Renewable energy

b)

Environmental Justice

c)

Fair Trade

d)

Externalities

6.

This is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

a)

Fair Trade

b)

The Clean Air Act

c)

Environmental Justice

d)

Green Economics

7.

These are natural resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

a)

Sustainable agriculture

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Biofuel

d)

Biodegrable

8.

Growing food while meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. It can be based on an understanding of ecosystem services. Crop rotations, carbon farming, organic pest control, and composting are part of this type of farming.

a)

Sustainable development

b)

Sustainable biofuels

c)

Sustainable design

d)

Sustainable agriculture

9.

It is a registered trademark which has its own strict standard that has been approved by the government. Food is basically grown without the pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, GMO's.

a)

B Corps certification

b)

Fair Trade

c)

Certified Organic

d)

Energy Star

10.

Farming in a way that reduces the emission of CO2 and greenhouse gases or storing it in plants Ex.) mulching, composting, grazing management, cover cropping

a)

Certified Organic

b)

Renewable energy

c)

Carbon Farming

d)

Sustainable development

11.

Defined as Low-Carbon, Resource Efficient and Socially Inclusive. Ex. Investment in several green sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, clean transportation, water conservation, sustainably designed and fair trade.

a)

Renewable energy

b)

Certified Organic

c)

Green Economics

d)

Environmental Justice

12.

This is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions.

a)

Climate change

b)

Air quality Index

c)

Carbon neutral

d)

Carbon footprint

13.

This tells you how clean or polluted your air is based on the levels of particulate matter.

a)

Clean Air Act

b)

Air Quality Index

c)

EPA

d)

DPA

14.

Fair Trade promotes a fair wage for these products:

a)

Solar, Electric and Wind energy

b)

Cocoa, tea, Coffee, and products grown in other developing countries

c)

Iphones, Ipads and Androids

d)

Eco cosmetics and organic food

15.

These are examples of renewable energy

a)

Solar and Wind energy

b)

Coal and Oil

c)

Electric Cars and Electric Trains

d)

Organic protein

16.

USDA Organic includes

a)

humane treatment of animals in the meat industry

b)

No GMO's

c)

No synthetic fertilizers and only biodegradable pesticides can be used

d)

all of the above

17.

These are examples of environmental design

a)

bioswales and rain gardens

b)

permeable pavement and roof gardens

c)

LEED certification and Sustainable Forest products

d)

all of the above

18.

Green Transportation includes

a)

All electric vehicles

b)

All electric vehicles sourced from solar, wind or hydro electricity

c)

electric scooters, cars and trains

d)

electric vehicles and clean coal powered trains

19.

Eco Cosmetics are made to be environmentally and health conscious with

a)

no formaldehyde, parabens or petrochemicals

b)

renewable, plant derived compounds

c)

recycled or biodegradable packaging

d)

all of the above

20.

Eco Fashion includes the following:

a)

Thrift store clothes, organically grown fabrics, and fair trade clothes

b)

Old Navy, Forever 21 and Macy's

c)

Pac Sun, Thrifting and Nordstrom Rack

d)

All of the above

21.

Eco Fashion aims to

a)

provide a fair wage to workers

b)

Protect the environment

c)

Provide a fair wage to workers and protect the environment

d)

Promote fast fashion

22.

Certified Organic Beef requires that

a)

Cattle can only be fed 100% organically-produced feed that is free of animal by-products

b)

Cattle cannot be overcrowded or kept in unsanitary conditions and must have access to the outdoors, shade, exercise areas, fresh air, sunlight, and a pasture

c)

Cattle cannot be confined in a feed lot for any extended period of time.

d)

All of the above