Worksheets2-13 Sustainability
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the practice of limiting the use of a resource, such as water, forests, or wild-caught seafood?
Conservation
Sustainability
Greenhouse gases
Recycling
Which federal agency has the mission of protecting human health and the environment?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Department of Energy (DOE)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
What are "food miles"?
The distance food travels from farm to table
The cost of transporting food
The number of calories in a meal
The weight of food products
What does "organic" mean in terms of food production?
Using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
Producing food without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
Genetically modifying crops
Using antibiotics and growth hormones
What is the key component of repurposing food?
Ignoring food safety
Ensuring safety and quality
Mixing with new food
Disposing of it quickly
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sustainability and conservation?
They are unrelated concepts
Both aim to save and preserve the environment
Sustainability opposes conservation
Conservation ignores sustainability
Which of the following is a sustainable practice related to food?
Purchasing seafood produced sustainably
Increasing meat consumption
Using non-recyclable packaging
Ignoring sustainable sourcing
What is a recommended strategy for lighting to conserve energy?
Use recycled materials
Install timers and motion sensors
Use wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
Add greenery to absorb heat
What is one way to incorporate recycled materials in school construction?
Use double-paned windows
Use recycled flooring and paving materials
Install skylights
Add greenery to absorb heat
What is a suggested method to reduce water flow in landscaping?
Use recycled flooring
Create a green roof of plants
Install double-paned windows
Use wood composites
What is a benefit of using recycled construction materials?
They are more expensive
They help keep materials out of landfills
They require more maintenance
They are less durable
What is one way to maximize heating and cooling efficiency in school buildings?
Use recycled flooring
Install exterior walls
Insulate walls, floors, and ceilings
Use wood composites
What is the role of a manager in local sourcing according to the text?
To work with farmers and suppliers
To avoid any local products
To only use imported goods
To ignore local markets
Aquaculture practices account for approximately what percentage of fish eaten globally?
18%
30%
50%
90%
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil fuel?
Natural Gas
Wind Turbine
Coal
Propane
