WorksheetsHome Economics Command Words and Ethical Consumerism Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which command word asks you to make something clear or easy to understand with a reason?
Suggest
Explain
Justify
List
What does "Justify" require you to do?
Simply write down the response.
Give possible examples.
Clarify why a particular course of action was taken.
Mention or imply as a possibility.
What is the meaning of the command word "List"?
Give possible examples.
Make something clear with a reason.
Clarify a course of action.
Mention as a possibility.
What is a carbon footprint?
The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of a person’s choices.
The distance food travels from field to plate.
The times of year when food is at its peak.
A product that avoids the use of chemicals.
What does "Fairtrade" aim to change?
The way food is transported.
The way trade works through better prices and working conditions.
The amount of carbon dioxide released.
The use of plastic bags.
Which of the following is a way to reduce your carbon footprint?
Leave electrical items on standby.
Reuse plastic bags.
Buy only imported foods.
Use more fertilisers.
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your carbon footprint?
Walk, cycle or use public transport.
Don’t waste food.
Buy second hand items.
Use more single-use plastics.
Which is an argument AGAINST animal testing?
Millions of animals are killed for food every year.
Few animals feel any pain as they are killed before suffering.
Animals have as much right to life as human beings.
Medical research is a more worthy death.
Which of the following is a reason FOR animal testing?
Laws have not prevented scientists from abusing animals.
Human life is worth more than animal life.
Deaths through research are unnecessary.
Animals suffer stress when locked up.
Which of the following is a suggestion to reduce your carbon footprint?
Take what you don’t want to charity shops.
Buy more new items.
Use more plastic bags.
Leave lights on.
Which of the following is a feature of Fairtrade?
Worse working conditions for farmers.
Lower prices for consumers.
Better prices and working conditions for farmers.
More use of chemical fertilisers.
What is the main focus of the "Carbon Footprint" section?
How to increase food miles.
How to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released by personal choices.
How to buy more products.
How to use more plastic bags.
Which of the following is an example of seasonality?
Eating strawberries in winter.
Eating apples when they are harvested in autumn.
Buying imported oranges.
Using plastic bags.
What is one thing you could do to reduce your carbon footprint according to the document?
Buy only new items.
Switch lights off.
Use more fertilisers.
Eat out more often.
What does the document suggest about the importance of previous tracking information?
It is not important for tracking 3.
It is still important for tracking 3.
It should be ignored.
It only applies to animal testing.
What is the main ethical concern with animal testing according to the arguments against it?
Animals are protected by laws.
Animals do not feel pain.
Animals suffer stress and have a right to life.
Animal testing is always necessary.
What is the purpose of the "Important!" section in the document?
To define food miles.
To explain what an ethical consumer is.
To list ways to reduce carbon footprint.
To describe animal testing.
What is recycling?
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects
The process of burning waste
The process of burying waste underground
The process of selling waste to other countries
Which of the following is a benefit of recycling?
Conserves resources
Increases landfill waste
Uses more energy than new products
Causes more pollution
What is one way recycling reduces landfill?
By reusing products, less rubbish is sent to landfill sites
By burning all waste
By increasing the use of plastic
By dumping waste in rivers
What is a healthier alternative to red meat?
Chicken/Fish
Butter
Cake
French Fries
Which of the following is a low fat alternative to cream?
Crème Fraiche/natural yoghurt
Baked crisps
Trim fat off bacon
Fruit
Which nutrient provides energy and is found in bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamin D
Iron
What is a possible result of too little vitamin D?
Rickets in kids and Osteomalacia in adults
Anaemia
Scurvy
Obesity
What should you do if you want to eat cake but are concerned about fat intake?
Eat fruit or only eat cake on special occasions
Eat cake every day
Eat cake with butter
Eat cake with red meat
What is a source of vitamin C?
Oranges/potatoes/peppers/cucumbers
Red meat
Milk
Bread
Which of the following is a source of protein?
Red meat/chicken/fish/dairy
Bread/rice/pasta
Oranges/peppers
Vegetable oil
What is one thing to consider when planning meals for a family?
Allergies
The color of the kitchen
The size of the fridge
The number of windows
Which of the following is a benefit of using recycled products?
Saves energy
Increases landfill
Uses more raw materials
Causes more pollution
What is the function of iron in the body?
Healthy blood/production of red blood cells and haemoglobin
Provides energy
Absorption of calcium
Body warmth
