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Sustainability II

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Define biotechnology

Biotechnology is the use of biological systems or living organisms to develop or create products.

Biotechnology is the study of ancient civilizations.

What is the difference between traditional biotechnology 1.

(e.g., fermentation) and modern biotechnology (e.g.,

genetic engineering)?

Modern biotechnology does not involve any natural processes.

Traditional biotechnology relies on natural processes, while modern biotechnology involves genetic manipulation.

Traditional biotechnology uses synthetic chemicals, while modern biotechnology uses natural processes.

Traditional biotechnology is faster than modern biotechnology in producing results.

GMOs are organisms with altered genetic material, offering benefits like higher yields and pest resistance, but raising concerns about environmental impact and food safety.

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False

Explain the process of bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to remove or neutralize contaminants from the environment.

Bioremediation is the application of physical barriers to prevent contamination.

Bioremediation involves the incineration of hazardous waste materials.

Bioremediation is the process of using chemicals to clean up pollution.

How can biotechnology help reduce the environmental

impact of industry and agriculture?

Biotechnology promotes deforestation for crop production.

Biotechnology has no effect on industrial waste management.

Biotechnology reduces environmental impact by promoting sustainable practices, resource-efficient crops, and pollution cleanup methods.

Biotechnology increases the use of harmful pesticides.

What are some ethical concerns surrounding the use of

genetic modification in humans, animals, or plants?

Gene Editing

Guaranteed health benefits

Unnatural modifications

Biodiversity loss

What is a sustainability indicator

A sustainability indicator is a financial metric used for profit analysis.

A sustainability indicator is a subjective opinion about environmental issues.

A sustainability indicator is a tool for marketing and advertising strategies.

A sustainability indicator is a measurable variable that reflects the state of sustainability

Give two examples of environmental indicators and

explain what they tell us about the health of the

environment.

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Levels Of CO2: The pollution in air

Water Quality: Reflects ecosystem threat

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A Social sustainability indicator

Environmental impact score

Economic growth metric

Cultural heritage index

Literacy rate

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An economic sustainability indicator

Consumer Price Index

Human Development Index

Net National Product

GDP per capita

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Why is it important that sustainability indicators be

measurable, relevant, and easy to communicate?

They help in reducing costs and increasing profits.

They provide a way to measure employee satisfaction.

They are only necessary for large corporations.

To effectively track progress, ensure alignment with goals, and engage stakeholders.

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What is an economic instrument in environmental

policy?

Economic instruments are tools that use economic incentives to promote environmental protection, like a tax

Economic instruments are solely government regulations.

Economic instruments are tools that only increase taxes.

Economic instruments are methods to reduce environmental awareness.

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How does a green tax work, and what behavior does it

try to influence?

A green tax is a subsidy for renewable energy sources.

A green tax works by taxing environmentally harmful activities to encourage sustainable behavior.

A green tax reduces the cost of fossil fuels to promote usage.

A green tax is a fee for recycling waste materials.

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What is the cap-and-trade system, and how does it aim

to reduce pollution?

It reduces pollution by increasing taxes on emissions.

The system eliminates all emissions without trading.

It allows unlimited emissions for companies that pay a fee.

Its a climate policy that puts a price on what companies release into the atmosphere

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What are the potential advantages of using economic

instruments instead of regulations?

Economic instruments eliminate the need for innovation.

Regulations provide more flexibility than economic instruments.

cost-effectiveness, revenue generation, and promote innovation compared to traditional regulations

Economic instruments are always more expensive than regulations.

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What are some challenges or limitations of using

economic instruments like taxes or subsidies?

Taxes and subsidies eliminate all market competition.

Economic instruments always lead to positive outcomes.

Using economic instruments guarantees equal wealth distribution.

reduced innovation incentives, and public resistance.

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Describe how a subsidy can encourage companies or

individuals to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

Discourages companies from investing in green technologies.

By lowering the financial barriers associated with green investments.

A subsidy increases the cost of environmentally friendly practices.

A subsidy has no impact on the adoption of eco-friendly practices.

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Why might some companies resist economic

instruments aimed at sustainability?

They believe sustainability is not a priority.

They think economic instruments are always beneficial.

They are unaware of the benefits of sustainability.

cost concerns and potential impacts on competitiveness.

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How can economic tools support the transition to

cleaner energy and technologies?

Economic tools are irrelevant to energy technologies because they don't work anyway

Economic tools hinder the transition by increasing costs, making sure no one can afford them

By providing financial incentives, promoting innovation, and guiding market behavior.

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Sustainability II

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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