wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Sustainability

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......
a)
require expensive equipment
b)
take millions of years to replace
c)
can be found all over 
d)
provide all the energy we use
2.

What are examples of non-renewable resources?

a)

Oil, coal and solar energy.

b)

Gas, coal and water.

c)

Oil, gas and wind.

d)

Oil, gas and coal.

3.

What does "reduce" mean?

a)

use more

b)

use less

c)

make new things

d)

save the Earth

4.

Click on all the following sources of energy that are renewable.

a)

Wind

b)

Hydroelectricity

c)

Coal

d)

Solar power

e)

Gasoline

5.

Able to be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time

a)

Renewable

b)

Non Renewable

c)

Nuclear Energy

6.

What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?

a)

Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa

b)

bird watching at your house

c)

going for a walk in the neighborhood

d)

staying home

7.

What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?

a)

Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa

b)

bird watching at your house

c)

going for a walk in the neighborhood

d)

staying home

8.

Which of the following is not a (PRO) positive for ecotourism?

a)

money for the community

b)

conservation of habitats and biodiversity

c)

education about culture of natives

d)

destruction of habitat to build roads and hotels.

9.

Which of the following is NOT a common sites for eco-tourism?

a)

Costa Rica's -Rain Forest

b)

Africa-Savannah

c)

Rocky Mountains- Usa

d)

the moon

10.

What are the primary goals of sustainability?

a)

The end of poverty and hunger

b)

Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and better sanitation

c)

Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies

d)

All of the above

11.
Q.NO.2 Which of the following is a necessary condition for sustainable development?
a)
Increase in the quality of life
b)
Reduction in the level of pollution
c)
conservation of stock of natural capital
d)
All of these
12.

1. ____________ is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry.

a)

wind

b)

Ecotourism

c)

Costa Rica

d)

deforestation

13.

What is the name of the biggest concrete structure on the planet?

a)

Three Gorges Dam

b)

Hoover Dam

c)

Mirage Dam

d)

Debden Dam

14.

What are some of the negative effects of the Three Gorges Dam?

a)

Millions of people displaced

b)

Very expensive to build ($26 Billion)

c)

Damaged the environment due to flooding, creating loss of habitat

d)

All of the above