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WorksheetsGreen Careers Week 2024 - Sustainability Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
'Net Zero' aims to balance the amount of carbon dioxide being released into and out of the atmosphere.
When is the Government’s target to reach Net Zero by?
2030
2035
2050
2065
What is a green job?
When the company logo is green
When you wear a green uniform
When you work with grass, agriculture and forestry
Where all or part of the job includes tasks that link to sustainability and supporting the environment
How many green jobs are the Government aiming to create by 2030?
600,000
1 million
250,000
2 million
Which of the following sectors has a growing demand for green jobs?
Energy
Agriculture
Design
Tourism
All of them
What year has the government banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from?
2030
2040
2045
2060
Which of the following is a green apprenticeship?
(Select all that apply)
Digital Technology and Solutions Professional Level 7
Forest Operative Level 2
Metal Recycling Technical Manager Level 5
Smart Home Technician Level 3
Nuclear Desk Engineer Level 6
Digital Technology and Solutions Professional Level 7
The Global Green Skills Report 2022 stated that ____% of job postings in the last year required at least one green skill. What was the percentage?
5%
10%
15%
20%
What steps could you take in the workplace or at school/college to be greener?
Switch to energy saving lightbulbs
Keep radiators clear (don’t block them with furniture)
Take own water bottles and avoid buying single use plastic
Turn off appliances at the socket while they’re on standby
Set up a green committee to share ideas on how to be more green
All of the above!
Which of the following releases more carbon into the atmosphere?
solar
Wind
Burning fossil fuels
What is renewable energy?
Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed
Energy that will run out during our lifetime
Energy that exists in a fixed amount on earth, such as gas or coal
Energy that will run out during our lifetime
Which of the below is an example of a biomass fuel?
Water
Plastic
Crops
Hydrogen
How can you find a green apprenticeship?
The Government Find an Apprenticeship website
Recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies
Directly on employer websites
All of them
What is the correct definition for CAREER?
Your job
Your future path
Your journey through life, learning and work
Your employment and qualifications
What is the primary benefit of using solar panels?
They are expensive to install
They reduce electricity bills by generating renewable energy
They require a lot of maintenance
They only work during the night
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
To increase industrial production
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
To focus solely on economic growth
To prioritize urban development over rural areas
