Questions
1. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?
3. What is the main purpose of the Paris Agreement?
4. Which of the following practices is an example of sustainable agriculture?
5. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?
6. Which organization is primarily responsible for overseeing environmental policies in the United States?
7. What does “circular economy” emphasize?
8. Which of the following countries is known for its high commitment to sustainability and environmental practices?
9. What is the significance of biodiversity in sustainability?
10. What is greenwashing?
Answers
1. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
2. Natural gas
3. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming
4. Crop rotation
5. The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product
6. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
7. Reducing waste by reusing and recycling materials
8. Sweden
9. It ensures ecosystem resilience and provides ecosystem services
10. The practice of companies exaggerating or falsely claiming environmental benefits to appear more sustainable