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Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these is not an example of a commons?
a)

National forests

b)
The ocean
c)
Privately owned farms
d)
Highways
2.
Select the best definition for the term sustainable.
a)
able to meet the current demand for a resource without depleting the future supply
b)
the amount of a product or service offered for sale at a given price
c)
the amount of a product or service people will buy at a given price if free to do so
d)
upsetting the ecological balance by depleting natural resources
3.
Conflict between short-term interests of individuals and long-term welfare of society
a)
Developed nation
b)
Supply and demand
c)
"Tragedy of the Commons"
d)
Ecology
4.

Layden, Tevin, and Thilan are discussing ways to solve the tragedy of the commons in their local fishing community. Which of the following suggestions they made is an example of a solution to this problem?

a)

Improving literacy among urban populations

b)

Raising tax rates for large corporations

c)

Inventing stronger antibiotics

d)

Passing a law to set limits for fishermen

5.

Which of the following best describes the idea behind the tragedy of the commons?

a)

Resources are essentially limitless

b)

The human population will eventually be controlled by starvation and disease.

c)

Free access to resources leads to their degradation.

d)

Self-interest always prevents habitat destruction.

6.

In the movie "The Lorax" what was considered the commons?

a)

The barbaloo bears

b)

The truffula trees

c)

The Once-ler

7.

In the movie "The Lorax" was was one unintended consequence of clear cutting the tuffula trees?

a)

The environment was destroyed

b)

The Once-ler made a lot of money

c)

The Once-ler got his family jobs

8.

True or False: "Tragedy of The Commons" also relates to people putting harmful producs into our waterways?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

TRUE or FALSE: The government offering companies a tax break if they use green alternatives is one way to help limit greenhouse gas emissions .

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

An approach that combines biology, chemistry, earth science, economics, and political science in studying the environment.

a)

Outgoing approach

b)

Team approach

c)

Interdisciplinary approach

11.

Which of the following is an example of sustainable resource management?

a)

Burning fossil fuels without regulation

b)

Dumping waste into rivers

c)

Setting quotas for timber harvesting in a forest

d)

Allowing unlimited fishing in a lake

12.

TRUE or FALSE: Overuse of shared resources can lead to their depletion, a concept known as the tragedy of the commons.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

13.

Which of these actions would help prevent the tragedy of the commons in a community park?

a)

Ignoring littering and pollution in the park

b)

Allowing everyone to use the park without any rules

c)

Letting only a few people use the park

d)

Establishing guidelines for park usage and maintenance

14.

The air is clean in Thneedville.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

How do human activities impact the environment in The Lorax?

a)

Deforestation, pollution, and depletion of natural resources.

b)

Industrialization, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

c)

Conservation, reforestation, and sustainable practices.

d)

Overpopulation, urbanization, and climate change.

16.

What is the responsibility of humans towards nature according to The Lorax?

a)

To exploit and destroy nature

b)

To ignore and neglect nature

c)

To sell and profit from nature

d)

To protect and preserve nature

17.

What is the significance of the seed in The Lorax?

a)

The seed symbolizes hope and the potential for change.

b)

The seed is a symbol of the Lorax's power and authority.

c)

The seed is a metaphor for greed and capitalism.

d)

The seed represents the destruction of nature.

18.

What happens to the environment in "The Lorax" as a result of human activities?

a)

It becomes more vibrant and diverse

b)

It experiences a significant increase in plant life

c)

It suffers from pollution and degradation

d)

It sees an increase in wildlife population

19.

What is the consequence of cutting down Truffula Trees in the movie?

a)

Improved air quality

b)

Loss of habitat for many creatures

c)

More space for buildings

d)

Increased food production

20.

Why does the Once-ler continue his destructive actions despite warnings?

a)

Lack of knowledge about the environment

b)

Pressure from the community to stop

c)

Desire for profit and business success

d)

He believes it's beneficial for the environment

21.

The Lorax is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of the creatures in his forest. What benefits could the trees in his forest provide for their health and well-being?

a)

Trees increase stress and worsen mental health

b)

Trees have no impact on health

c)

Trees provide cleaner air, reduce stress, and improve mental health.

d)

Trees cause pollution and respiratory problems

22.

What are the consequences of the Once-ler's actions on the wildlife in the Truffula Forest as depicted in The Lorax?

a)

The Once-ler's actions have no impact on the wildlife in the Truffula Forest

b)

The Once-ler's actions lead to an increase in the wildlife population in the Truffula Forest

c)

The Once-ler's actions lead to a decrease in the wildlife population due to habitat destruction and food source loss in the Truffula Forest

d)

The Once-ler's actions improve the health and well-being of the wildlife in the Truffula Forest

23.
What is the theme of the Lorax
a)
To protect the Earth's natural resources.
b)
To waste the Earth's natural resources.
c)
About how things change over time.
24.

What were two ways the environment was harmed?

a)
They cut down the trees without growing them back. And they were dumping waist into the ponds.
b)
Nothing happened-the environment was fine.
c)
All the animals left.
25.

How could the Once-ler demonstrate more environmental sustainability if given the chance to do it all over again. Click on all correct answers.

a)

Plant a new tree every time a tree is cut

b)

Only cut down a small section of trees at a time

c)

Cut down all the trees

26.

Why do you think you never see the Once-ler’s face?

a)
The Once-ler's face is never shown to symbolize the negative impact of greed and environmental destruction.
b)
The Once-ler's face is a secret that must never be revealed
c)
The Once-ler's face is hidden due to a curse
d)
The Once-ler's face is too scary to be shown
27.

Why Does Easter Island Have No Trees?

a)

trees were cut down by the ancestors of today's Easter Islanders in order to transport the giant stone statues

b)

The People need wood for homes, fires and walls

28.

 What is Easter Island most famous for?

a)

bunny rabbits

b)

large stone statues

c)

chickens that lay blue eggs

29.
What is the original name of Easter Island?
a)
Isla de Pascua
b)
Maoi Island
c)
Rapper Nun Island
d)
Rapa Nui
30.

Where is Easter Island/Rapi Nui located?

a)
Middle of Atlantic Ocean
b)

close to Chile in the Pacific Ocean

c)
Polynesia
d)
Close to the Caribbean
31.

Why did the population of natives living on Easter island declined?

a)
The gods didn't send rain
b)
They migrated to Chile
c)
Deforestation, diseases brought by Europeans and rats
d)
They had no boats
32.

What do the scientists think on how they must have transported the statues around the island?

a)
Pulled with logs and ropes
b)
Carried by the natives
c)
Pulled by ropes making them "walk"
d)
The aliens transported them
33.
How many statues are in the island?
a)

around a thousand

b)
17
c)
30 representing their gods
d)

More than 3000

34.

What are the statues build by people of Easter island called as ?

a)

Stone Statues

b)

Statues

c)

Stone People

d)

The Savior

e)

Maui

35.

What are the Moai statues made of?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Gold

d)

Stone

36.

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?

a)

Loss of animal homes

b)

Climate change

c)

Increase in pollution

d)

All of the above

38.
What is NOT a sustainable practice?
a)
recycling
b)
reducing
c)
reusing
d)
buying 
39.

Match the following

a)

1.

People

b)

2.

Planet

c)

3.

Money

40.

Match the following solution to it's pillar:

a)

Everyone being able to afford the solution.

1.

Social

b)

The solution reducing pollution.

2.

Environmental

c)

Humans able to make more money.

3.

Profit

41.

Which pillar would be supported by: An reduction in air pollution?

a)

Social

b)

Environmental

c)

Economic

42.

Sustainability aims to balance which three main areas?

a)

Environment, economy, and society

b)

Air, Water, and Land

c)

Plants, Animals, and Humans

d)

Past, Present and Future