WorksheetsMajor Australian Events
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 19mins
Can you identify an example of a major Australian Sporting event?
The Melbourne Cup
The Super Bowl
Wimbledon
Tour de France
Can you identify an example of a major Australian Concert?
Sydney New Year's Eve Concert
Coachella
Glastonbury Festival
Tomorrowland
Can you identify an example of a major Australian Performing Arts Festival?
Sydney Festival
Coachella
Glastonbury Festival
Burning Man
Can you identify an example of a major Australian Community Festival or Fete?
Sydney Festival
Oktoberfest
Mardi Gras (New Orleans)
Carnival (Brazil)
At events, a large amount of ______ and carbon emissions are generated. (Fill in the blank)
waste
water
electricity
noise
Which of the following is a benefit of waste reduction and recycling at events?
It increases the cost of the event
It is only good for the environment
It has a positive impact on attendee’s perceptions of the event
It reduces the number of stakeholders
Stakeholders at events include which of the following?
Only venue owners
Only attendees
Venue owners, sponsors, local and state government, council employees, volunteers, and attendees
Only sponsors and government
Fill in the blank: One immediate benefit of sustainable event practices is that it ________ the environmental concerns of the wider community.
addresses
ignores
increases
complicates
Fill in the blank: A long-term benefit of sustainable event practices is that it reduces ________ emissions.
greenhouse
water
noise
plastic
Fill in the blank: Sustainable event practices make events more marketable to ________.
sponsors
vendors
attendees
performers
Fill in the blank: Instilling positive change in vendors and attendees is a ________ benefit of sustainable event practices.
long-term
short-term
financial
temporary
Fill in the blank: Diverting recyclables from landfill is an ________ benefit of sustainable event practices.
immediate
delayed
theoretical
unknown
Lower waste removal costs is an example of an ________ benefit of sustainable event practices.
immediate
long-term
indirect
theoretical
Fill in the blank: Enhancing the reputation of the event is a ________ benefit of sustainable event practices.
long-term
immediate
temporary
short-lived
Does green energy require solar panels?
True
False
The process of obtaining green energy supplies at events involves:
Contacting renewable energy providers and arranging supply agreements
Using only traditional energy sources
Ignoring energy sourcing for events
Relying solely on fossil fuels
According to the information on 'Reduce, re-use, recycle', which of the following are common offenders at events?
Bamboo plates, cutlery, cans, bottles
Glass plates, wooden spoons, paper napkins
Cloth bags, ceramic cups, metal straws
None of the above
According to the information on 'Reduce, re-use, recycle', ideally, should products like bamboo plates and polystyrene cups be used at events?
True
False
Fill in the blank: According to the information on 'Reduce, re-use, recycle', if products like bamboo plates and polystyrene cups must be used at events, it is ideal to ______ the use of the items.
minimise
increase
ignore
encourage
According to the information on 'Reduce, re-use, recycle', one factor to consider when choosing products for events is:
Cost of the product
Whether the product can be recycled
Brand of the product
Color of the product
Consider the following and identify how the resource could be reduced: Packaging.
Use less packaging material
Increase packaging size
Use non-recyclable materials
Add more layers of packaging
Consider the following and identify how the resource could be reduced: Documents/letters
By using digital documents instead of paper
By increasing the number of printed copies
By using more envelopes
By printing in color
Consider the following and identify how the resource could be reduced: Printing
Use double-sided printing
Print more copies
Use more ink
Increase paper size
Tablecloths: How could the resource be reduced?
Use reusable tablecloths
Use more disposable tablecloths
Increase the number of tablecloths used
Use tablecloths for single use only
Map distribution at the event can be reduced by:
Using digital maps instead of printed ones
Printing more maps
Distributing maps to everyone regardless of need
Increasing the size of printed maps
Containers (refillable?) can help reduce resource use by:
Being used only once
Being refilled and reused
Being thrown away after use
Being made from non-recyclable materials
Consider the following and identify how the resource could be reduced: Condiments
Use smaller packets
Provide condiments only on request
Use refillable dispensers
All of the above
What is the logo of Second Bite?
[Student should research and provide the logo of Second Bite]
A green apple with a bite taken out of it
A red heart with a fork and knife
A blue shopping cart
How does Second Bite operate?
[Student should research and describe how Second Bite operates]
It is a food delivery service for restaurants only.
It manufactures packaged snacks for supermarkets.
It provides financial loans to small businesses.
How could Second Bite help with event food management?
[Student should research and explain how Second Bite could help with event food management]
Second Bite could increase food waste at events.
Second Bite could make event food more expensive.
Second Bite could reduce the variety of food at events.
What is the logo of OzHarvest?
How does OzHarvest operate?
[Student should research and describe how OzHarvest operates]
OzHarvest operates by selling food to supermarkets.
OzHarvest operates by growing its own food on farms.
OzHarvest operates by importing food from overseas.
How could OzHarvest help with event food management?
[Student should research and explain how OzHarvest could help with event food management]
OzHarvest could provide decorations for the event venue.
OzHarvest could offer live music performances for the event.
OzHarvest could supply event security staff.
What is the logo of Foodbank?
How does Foodbank operate?
[Student should research and describe how Foodbank operates]
Foodbank operates by selling food at high prices to the public.
Foodbank operates as a restaurant chain serving gourmet meals.
Foodbank operates by exporting food to other countries.
How could Foodbank help with event food management?
[Student should research and explain how Foodbank could help with event food management]
Foodbank can only provide decorations for events.
Foodbank is responsible for event ticket sales.
Foodbank manages the event's entertainment schedule.
What is the logo of FareShare?
How does FareShare operate?
[Student should research and describe how FareShare operates]
It operates as a for-profit supermarket chain.
It is a government-run food inspection agency.
It is a delivery service for luxury foods.
How could FareShare help with event food management?
By redistributing surplus food to prevent waste and support those in need at events.
By increasing the cost of food at events.
By limiting the number of attendees to reduce food consumption.
By only serving packaged foods at events.
What does recycling mean?
To throw materials in landfill
To burn materials
To reincorporate materials into the manufacturing process, instead of placing them in landfill
To bury materials underground
Which of the following is an example of a recycling event?
Flatten boxes and recycle
Burn plastic
Throw glass in landfill
Bury steel cans
Name three types of materials that can be recycled according to the image.
Plastic, glass, aluminium, and steel cans
Wood, sand, and soil
Rubber, leather, and wool
Ceramics, bricks, and stones
Organic waste should be composted as part of recycling events.
True
False
What should be done with compostable food ware according to the recycling instructions?
It should be included with food scraps.
It should be placed in the recycling bin.
It should be thrown in the landfill trash.
It should be washed and reused.
Renewable energy projects are preferable to reforestation projects because:
They reduce greenhouse gas emissions more directly.
They are less expensive to implement.
They require less land area.
They provide more biodiversity.
A genuine 'green' event is characterized by:
Minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainability
Maximizing profit regardless of environmental cost
Focusing only on attendee experience
Ignoring waste management
Who are the 'Eco Cops' at Splendour in the Grass?
Security guards
Environmental officers
Musicians
Food vendors
What is the main message behind the sign 'I RECYCLE' in the image of the volunteers at Splendour in the Grass?
The main message is to encourage recycling and environmental responsibility at the event.
The main message is to promote ticket sales for the event.
The main message is to advertise a new product at the festival.
The main message is to recruit more volunteers for the event.
Eco Cops are:
A group of environmental police
A type of plant
A recycling company
A brand of eco-friendly products
Eco Cops do which of the following?
Protect the environment
Enforce traffic laws
Teach in schools
Build houses
Eco Cops are found in:
Forests
Oceans
Cities
Deserts
Eco Cops are present because:
They protect the environment.
They enforce traffic rules.
They manage public transport.
They promote sports activities.
People volunteer to be Eco Cops because:
They want to help protect the environment.
They want to earn money.
They want to travel the world.
They want to become famous.
Having Eco Cops at events makes a difference by:
Reducing waste and promoting recycling
Increasing ticket prices
Shortening event duration
Decreasing event attendance
Think of an event you have attended recently.
A wedding
A concert
A sports match
A birthday party
Would you consider it to be environmentally friendly?
Yes, it is environmentally friendly.
No, it is not environmentally friendly.
