WorksheetsCosting the earth 2024
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Alternatives to single-use plastic. Which of the following are the best eco-friendly alternatives to sinlge-use plastic items?
a)
Plastic fork and knife for takeout(cheap and convenient)
b)
Reusable bamboo cutlery set(washable and durable)
c)
Biodegradable coffee cup with a compostable lid(beeter than traditional plastic, but still disposable)
d)
Refillable container for cotton swabs made from bamboo
e)
Wrapping leftover sandwiches in plastic wrap(keeps them fresh)
2.
Greenwashing. When the first know greenwashing took place?
a)
BC 100
b)
1930
c)
1960
d)
1950
e)
2005
3.
Greenwashing. What is it?
a)
The way businesses produce is harmful to the environment, but they show it as protecting the environment
b)
Green laundry is being washed
c)
Companies produce things in an environmentally friendly way
d)
Companies who do not know that their production method is as harmful to the environment as it actually is
4.
Greenwashing. How many US executives admit to greenwashing?
a)
0%
b)
58%
c)
67%
d)
68,5%
e)
68%
5.
What plastic size is considered as microplastic?
a)
Seven millimeters
b)
Less than seven millimeters
c)
Five millimeters
d)
Less than five millimeters
6.
How long does it take for plastics to decompose?
a)
10 years
b)
50 years
c)
100+ years
7.
What is the biggest source of microplastics
a)
Bottle caps
b)
Car tires
c)
Candy wrappers
d)
Fish nets
8.
ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT. What is the purpose of zero waste lifestyle?
a)
It's purpose is sending as little waste to landfills as possible.
b)
To help people save money on household bills.
c)
To nullify all the plastic in the world.
9.
What are the solutions to microplastics
a)
Drive more by car
b)
Spend time with your family
c)
Avoiding single-use plastics
d)
Using alternative transportation
e)
Walk 60 minutes outside per day
10.
ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT. What characterizes zero waste lifestyle?
a)
Buying secondhand.
b)
Be a vegetarian.
c)
Recycle.
d)
DIY method.
e)
Eat rotten foods.
11.
ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT. Why should someone join the zero waste movement?
a)
It prevents animals from going extinct.
b)
It stops global warming.
c)
It’s beneficial to the economy on global scale.
d)
The zero waste movement raises salaries due to slowing down production with synthetic plastics.
12.
DUMPSTER DIVING. In which of these countries is dumpster diving illegal?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
United States of America
13.
DUMPSTER DIVING. What answer was chosen the most in the questionnaire with the US consumers in 2017?
a)
"Yes, multiple times"
b)
"Yes, once"
c)
"No, but i´m interested in trying"
d)
"No, it is not an option for me"
14.
DUMPSTER DIVING. What are the pros of dumpster diving?
a)
It saves money.
b)
It reduces waste.
c)
It helps to protect your personal information.
d)
Spoiled and contaminated food.
15.
DUMPSTER DIVING. What is the difference between dumpster diving and scavenging?
a)
Dumpster diving is saving stray cats- and scavenging is saving stray dogs from dumpsters.
b)
Scavenging is searching food for living, dumpster diving can just be a hobby.
c)
There is NO difference.
16.
Nuclear power - Clean power? Question: Pros of nuclear power
a)
Clean energy source
b)
High risk of radiation leaks
c)
Is very cheap to manifacture
17.
Nuclear power - clean power? Question: Is nuclear power clean energy/power?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
No, it’s too risky and can cause harm to nature
18.
Nuclear power - clean power? Question: What has highest capacity factor by energy source?
a)
Natural gas
b)
Coal
c)
Nuclear
19.
topic: WILL A PLANT-BASED DIET SAVE THE PLANET? question: If the whole world went vegan, how much CO2 would it save?
a)
8 billion tonnes
b)
14,5 billion tonnes
c)
9 billion tonnes
20.
topic: WILL A PLANT-BASED DIET SAVE THE PLANET? question: What is a plant-based diet?
a)
Vegan or vegetarian diet
b)
Diet, where you can eat beef and fish
c)
Diet, where you can't eat dairy products
d)
Diet, where most of your nutrient intake comes from plant-based food
21.
topic: WILL A PLANT-BASED DIET SAVETHE PLANET? question: What are the negative prospects of red and processed meat?
a)
Greenhouse gas emissions
b)
Decrease of cropland
c)
Biodiversity loss
d)
Incentivising people
22.
FOOD WASTE. What gas is released into the atmosphere by rotting food?
a)
ethane
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
methane
23.
FOOD WASTE. Which country ranks highest in terms of food waste?
a)
Russia
b)
India
c)
Japan
d)
China
24.
FOOD WASTE. What are effective solutions to reduce food waste?
a)
Increasing food production to match demand
b)
Create food rescue programs
c)
Educating people on composting
d)
Building more landfills for food waste
25.
What is a significant risk for people living near plastic production and disposal sites?
a)
They face health dangers due to proximity to waste.
b)
They are at risk of plastic theft.
c)
They are responsible for plastic production. Why can eating seafood be a health concern for people
26.
Why can eating seafood be a health concern for people in certain areas?
a)
Seafood is often overcooked in these regions.
b)
Seafood may contain tiny plastic bits that cause health issues
c)
Seafood is less available due to plastic pollution.
27.
Which of the following actions can contribute to reducing plastic pollution?
a)
Improving management of dirty water and rainwater to prevent plastic bottles from reaching seas
b)
Increasing the production of single-use plastics.
c)
Avoiding participation in community cleanup efforts.
28.
Grow your own food. What does growing your own food help improve?
a)
Self-esteem
b)
Sense of fashion
c)
Psychic powers
29.
Grow your own food. How much money could a family of 4 save by growing their own food in one year?
a)
200$
b)
600$
c)
450$
30.
Grow your own food. What can you control when growing your own food to eat healthier?
a)
The speed growth of vegetables
b)
The scent of the soil
c)
Type of fertilisers
31.
REFORESTATION AND DEFORESTATION. What is deforeastation?
a)
Forests being destroyed by natural disasters such as wildfires.
b)
Forests being removed by humans in order to make a profit.
c)
Reducing forests in order to make some space for construstion areas.
d)
Is a process containing both removing trees from the forests by humans and natural disasters.
e)
Not taking care about forests.
32.
REFORESTATION AND DEFORESTATION. What are the solutions for deforestation?
a)
urban reforesation
b)
planting trees from varyfied species
c)
rural reforestation
d)
planting many trees from the same species into one place
e)
using drones to replant trees
33.
The impact of GMOs on climate change. Why was golden rice made?
a)
To help peole get rice for cheaper.
b)
It was made for peole to use in their everyday life.
c)
It was made for countries where there is a vitamin A deficiency.
34.
The impact of GMOs on climate change. What are the positive sides of GMOs?
a)
They resist severe weather changes.
b)
Resistance to plant viruses.
c)
Easy to grow
35.
REFORESTATION AND DEFORESTATION. What is the difference between rural and urban deforestation?
a)
There is no difference.
b)
The difference is in people's origin who plant new trees.
c)
The difference is in areas where the trees are being planted and also in purpose and function of plants in those areas.
d)
Rural - is nature reforestation. Urban - planting trees in gardens.
e)
Both are synonyms.
36.
The impact of GMOs on climate change. What reduces production and use of pesticides?
a)
Some GMO crops can fight insects and don’t need chemicals.
b)
GMO crops have a technology that kills insects immediately.
c)
They have genes that eat pests and pesticides for growth.
37.
REFORESTATION AND DEFORESTATION. What is the annual amount of trees being cut off?
a)
10 billion trees
b)
1 million trees
c)
10 million trees
d)
100 million trees
e)
1 trillion trees
38.
Can consuming local food save the planet. How much of the foods foorprint is in transportation?
a)
40
b)
15
c)
61
d)
70
39.
Can consuming local food save the planet. What are the benefits of eating local food?
a)
Produces less waste
b)
It is a faster way to buy food
c)
Fresher and tastier
d)
Supports local agriculture
e)
A food has too many “food miles”
40.
Can consuming local food save the planet. What should be paid attention to when buying food?
a)
What food type it is
b)
Who many “food miles” it has passed
c)
Apparance
d)
Utalization on fertilizers
e)
Who much it gosts
41.
Alternatives to single-use plastic. What are the alternatives to plastic cotton buds?
a)
Reusable silicon swab
b)
Bamboo cotton buds
c)
Fluid ear washes
d)
Plastic cotton buds in a cardboard box
e)
Going to specialists to clean out ears.
42.
Alternatives to single-use plastic. Which is the definition of single-use plastic?
a)
Plastic that is only meant for one thing. e.g. headphones (only for listening to music)
b)
Plastic that is meant to be disposed of right after use—often
c)
Plastic that lasts long and has a long life(gets used a long period of time/multiple times)
43.
Topic: What's the problem with palm oil? Q: In which products can be found oil palm?
a)
Cosmetic products
b)
Meet and fish
c)
Biofuel
d)
Ariel Washing Liquid
44.
Topic: What's the problem with palm oil? Q:Palm oil production is bad for…?
a)
economic
b)
endangered species and animals
c)
environment
45.
Topic: What's the problem with palm oil? Q: What benefits come from producing sustainable palm oil?
a)
It is cheaper to produce than other oils.
b)
It is easier to produce and it becomes more accessible.
c)
It protects environment, animals and people, who live in producing area.
46.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HAVING A PET. How much does feeding pets create carbon dioxide?
a)
53 million tons.
b)
60 million tons.
c)
64 million tons.
47.
The environmental impact of having a pet: According to an Australian study, how much CO2 does a 60 kg high energy dog produce per year?
a)
90 kg
b)
1000 kg
c)
300 kg
48.
The environmental impact of having a pet: What is the biggest contribution to their carbon pawprints?
a)
Toy factories
b)
Meat-heavy diet
c)
Pet's waste
49.
Electronic waste. How can you safely dispose electronic waste?
a)
Burning it
b)
Throwing it in regular trash
c)
Taking it to a certified electronic waste recycling center
d)
Leaving it on the sidewalk
e)
Throwing it in a lake
50.
Electronic waste. What is the main reason to recycle electronic waste?
a)
Reduce the amount of electronic waste going to landfills
b)
Free up space in your home
c)
Create a safe environment for electronic device disposal
d)
Make money by selling the recycled materials
e)
Stopping toxic substances leading into the soil and water
51.
Electronic waste. What does E-waste refer to?
a)
Any electronic device nearing the end of it's useful life
b)
Harmful radiation emitted by electronic devices
c)
Viruses in your electronic device
d)
Things that take up storage in your electronic device
e)
A software update
52.
Recycling myths busted, 1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?
a)
Reduces Waste in Landfills
b)
Conserves Natural Resources
c)
Supports Sustainable Living
d)
Increases Greenhouse Gas Emissions
53.
Recycling myths busted, 2. What is a challenge regarding the recyclability of biodegradable items?
a)
Landfills lack oxygen for decomposition
b)
Biodegradable items decompose too quickly
c)
Biodegradable items are not accepted in recycling facilities
d)
Biodegradable items do not require proper disposal methods
54.
Recycling myths busted, 3. Which actions can positively impact recycling and contribute to a better recycling system?
a)
Ensure all households can recycle
b)
Help the public understand what’s recyclable in their town
c)
Make packaging recyclable
d)
Support policy to help pay for a better recycling system
e)
Invest in the future
55.
How corporate greed is destroying the planet. What can be caused by corporate greed?
a)
climate change
b)
cheap prices
c)
child labor
56.
How corporate greed is destroying the planet. How many companies are responsible for 70% of co2 emissions?
a)
5
b)
200
c)
100
57.
How corporate greed is destroying the planet. What changes can we make to reduce corporate greed?
a)
We can support fossil fuel producers.
b)
We can buy from local buisnesses.
c)
We can order worldwide.
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