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WorksheetsSustainability in Our World
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
What does "sustainability" mean?
Using up all resources quickly
Using resources now, but saving enough for the future
Only caring about the environment
Not thinking about people or money
Which one is a renewable energy source?
Coal
Natural gas
Solar power
Uranium
Which gas from humans causes most climate change?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Which is NOT a good farming practice for the environment?
Saving water
Keeping soil healthy
Using too many chemical fertilisers
Helping different plants and animals live
Why do we recycle?
To make more rubbish
To save resources and stop pollution
To use more new materials
To make things cost more
Which is a good way to save water?
Leaving the tap on when brushing teeth
Watering the garden in the middle of the day
Using a rainwater tank to collect water
Washing the car with a hose
What is a "carbon footprint"?
Carbon in the soil
All greenhouse gases made by a person, group, or product
The size of a coal mine
Carbon in a tree
What is a benefit of using public transport?
More air pollution
Less traffic and less greenhouse gas
More fuel used per person
More road accidents
Which is a good example of a circular economy?
Throwing things away after one use
Recycling materials to make new things
Using more fossil fuels
Making more rubbish tips
What is the main goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Only help the economy grow
Solve world problems like poverty, unfairness, and climate change
Use more fossil fuels
Only help rich countries
What is a bad result of cutting down too many trees?
More different animals and plants
Cleaner air
Animals lose their homes
Better soil
How can you use less energy at home?
Leave lights on when not needed
Use energy-saving appliances
Heat empty rooms
Run the dishwasher when it is half full
Why is composting food and garden waste good for the environment?
Makes more rubbish
Makes methane gas
Puts nutrients back in the soil
Uses more water
Which is a good way to fish sustainably?
Catching too many fish for money
Using big nets that catch everything
Setting catch limits using science
Ignoring rare fish
Which equation shows how to work out energy efficiency?
Efficiency=Total energy inputUseful energy output×100%
Efficiency=Useful energy outputTotal energy input×100%
Efficiency=Useful energy output+Total energy input
Efficiency=Total energy input−Useful energy output
How can you use less single-use plastic?
Use a plastic bag every time you shop
Buy things with less packaging
Buy bottled water often
Throw plastic in the rubbish
Why is it good to have many different plants and animals in nature?
To have fewer species
To make nature stronger and more stable
To make nature simpler
To help only one species
Which is an example of a sustainable city?
No parks or green spaces
Neighbourhoods where you can walk and use public transport
Cities that keep spreading out
Not using renewable energy
What can happen if we take too much water from underground?
Water table goes up
Land sinks and there is less water
Rivers flow better
Soil gets wetter
What does the "precautionary principle" mean in looking after the environment?
Only act when we are 100% sure of harm
Take action early to stop possible damage, even if we are not sure
Ignore possible risks
Wait for all scientists to agree before acting
Sustainability means (a) without (b) generations to meet their (c)
(a) is one that can (b) , such as sunlight, (c)
(a) (Sustain...) means meeting the needs of the present without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
A (a) (sustain... resou...) is one that can be used without running out, such as sunlight, wind, and water.
(a) sources (b) and hydroelectric dams (c)
(a) (Renew... ener...) sources like solar power, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
(a) such as (b) is not (c) because they take (d) and can (e)
(a) refers to (b) gases produced (c) like (d) using electricity, (e)
(a) ( Carb... foot...) refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities like driving cars, using electricity, and eating meat.
(a) because it (b) and prevents harmful materials (c)
(a) (Recycl...) is important because it reduces waste, saves energy, and prevents harmful materials from polluting the environment.
Recycling is important because it reduces waste, saves energy, and prevents harmful materials from polluting the (a) (enviro...).
(a) is a system where (b) repaired, (c) instead of (d)
A (a) (Circu.... econo...)is a system where products are reused, repaired, and recycled instead of being thrown away.
(a) because it (b) reduces biodiversity, (c)
(a) (Deforest...) damages sustainability because it destroys ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, and increases climate change.
(a) helps (b) and industries have enough (c) for (d)
(a) ( Wat... conser....) helps ensure that communities, farms, and industries have enough clean water for the future.
Overfishing is (a) (unsust...) because it reduces fish populations and damages marine ecosystems.
Overfishing is (a) because it (b) fish (c) and (d) marine ecosystems.
(a) agriculture (b) methods such as (c) organic farming, (d) use to (e)
(a) (Sustain... agricu...) includes methods such as crop rotation, organic farming, and reducing pesticide use to protect soil and water.
Greenhouse gases (a) heat in the (b) and cause (c) warming, which is one of the biggest (d) to sustainability.
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and cause (a) (glob... warm...), which is one of the biggest threats to sustainability.
Sustainable (a) means (b) products, buildings, and systems that use fewer (c) and last (d)
Sustainable design means creating products, buildings, and systems that use fewer (a) (resou...) and last longer.
Renewable (a) such as bamboo, hemp, and (b) plastics are (c) for sustainability than (d) plastics.
(a) (renew... mater...) such as bamboo, hemp, and recycled plastics are better for sustainability than single-use plastics.
(a) efficiency in homes, schools, and enterprises can be (b) by (c) LED lights, insulation, and smart (d)
(a) (Ener... effic...) in homes, schools, and enterprises can be improved by using LED lights, insulation, and smart technologies.
(a) is (b) than (c) because it (d) pollution and (e)
Public transport is more sustainable than private cars because it reduces (a) (ai... pollu...) and fuel consumption.
Waste (a) strategies such as (b) food scraps and separating (c) help (d) landfill use.
(a) (Was.... manage) strategies such as composting food scraps and separating recyclables help reduce landfill use.
(a) (Biodiv...) is important for sustainability because different species support ecosystems, food chains, and human survival.
What does sustainability mean?
Meeting present needs without harming future needs
Which is an example of renewable energy?
Why are non-renewable resources unsustainable?
They take millions of years to form
What does the term "carbon footprint" describe?
The greenhouse gases produced by human activities
Why is recycling important?
It reduces waste and saves energy
Organize these options into the right Sustainable categories
solar power, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities
is important because it reduces waste, saves energy
It destroys ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, and increases climate change.
Organize these options into the right categories
Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
Deforestation removes trees that clean the air and store carbon.
Factories and transport produce greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Rising sea levels happen because ice caps and glaciers are melting.
More extreme weather, such as heatwaves, bushfires, floods, and strong storms.
Loss of habitats as animals struggle to survive in changing temperatures.
Communities may need to move because their homes become unsafe from floods or storms.
Health problems such as heat stress, asthma, and spread of diseases.
Food shortages because droughts and changing weather reduce crop growth.
Higher costs for repairing damage from storms, floods, and bushfires.
Loss of jobs in industries affected by climate events, such as farming and tourism.
More money needed to build new systems, like cleaner energy and stronger infrastructure.
What is a major cause of climate change?
Burning fossil fuels
What happens when ice caps melt?
What gas is released when fossil fuels burn?
