WorksheetsSustainable Development
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the most polluting energy source?
coal
nuclear
wind
biogas
Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
burning fossil fuels
dumping waste in landfills
using wind and solar energy
releasing waste into streams
How much food is wasted in the world (per second)?
41 kg
41 tonnes
410 kg
4 tonnes
The number of hungry people in the world has fallen since 1990:
True
False
To feed the world in 2050, food production will need to increase by:
20%
40%
70%
What is the main cause of mortality in the world?
An unhealthy environment
Shark attacks
Road traffic accidents
What is hydroelectric power?
Electricity produced using the energy of rivers, streams and lakes
Electricity produced by waves
Electricity produced by rainwater run-off
How much of the world’s water is fresh?
Less than 3%
50%
More than 95%
Can waste be transformed into energy?
Yes
No
In 2015, which countries invested the most in renewable energies?
Japan, where renewable energies account for 7% of the energy mix
The United States, with 44 billion dollars invested in renewable energies
China, with 36% of global investment in renewable energies
Which is the “greenest” city in the world?
Reykjavik (Iceland)
Montreal (Canada)
Paris (France)
What characterizes a sustainable company?
It operates on a logic of sustainable development
It has been operating for a long time
It is fully respectful of the environment
It produces goods and services that last over time
What share of the population in developing countries has no internet access?
95%
70%
50%
If everyone on earth lived like the french, how many planet earths would be needed to meet their needs?
2 planets
3 planets
6 planets
Which country was the first to ban plastic bags?
Denmark
Bangladesh
Ireland
Which of the following sectors emits the most greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
Transport
Industry
Construction
How much waste ends up in the sea every minute around the world?
The equivalent of 60 shopping trolleys
The equivalent of 180 shopping trolleys
The equivalent of 1,600 shopping trolleys
Along with the forests, what are known as the “lungs of the earth”?
The Himalayas
The oceans
Volcanoes
At the current rate, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish by 2050.
True
False
