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What does the term “sustainability” mean?
A) Using resources faster than they can be replaced
B) Meeting our needs without compromising future generations
C) Avoiding all use of natural resources
D) Growing food using only synthetic chemicals
B) Meeting our needs without compromising future generations
What is “composting”?
A) Burning trash to reduce volume
B) Decomposing organic material to create soil
C) Freezing food to reduce waste
D) A type of synthetic fertilizer
B) Decomposing organic material to create soil
Which of these activities saves the most energy?
A) Leaving lights on all day
B) Turning off electronics when not in use
C) Driving instead of walking
D) Using a dishwasher daily
B) Turning off electronics when not in use
What is one benefit of planting trees?
A) They increase light pollution
B) They absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere
C) They reduce oxygen levels
D) They raise ocean temperatures
B) They absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere
What does the “3 R’s” stand for?
A) Reduce, Remove, Rethink
B) Reuse, Refill, Repeat
C) Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
D) React, Rebuild, Replant
C) Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A) Coal
B) Oil
C) Wind
D) Natural Gas
C) Wind
Which sector uses the most freshwater globally?
A) Transportation
B) Agriculture
C) Industry
D) Households
B) Agriculture
What does “zero waste” mean?
A) Producing waste that cannot be recycled
B) Using only recyclable packaging
C) Reducing waste so nothing goes to a landfill
D) Living without electricity
C) Reducing waste so nothing goes to a landfill
What does “biodiversity” refer to?
A) Differences in climate
B) Variety of life in a habitat
C) Levels of pollution
D) Number of trees
B) Variety of life in a habitat
What is the main cause of rising sea levels?
A) Air pollution
B) Melting glaciers and polar ice
C) Deforestation
D) Earthquakes
B) Melting glaciers and polar ice
What gas is most responsible for climate change?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Hydrogen
C) Carbon dioxide
What is deforestation?
A) Planting trees
B) Cutting down forests for land or resources
C) Replanting areas with native species
D) Protecting wildlife habitats
B) Cutting down forests for land or resources
Which item should NOT be placed in a recycling bin?
A) Plastic bottle
B) Aluminum can
C) Pizza box with grease
D) Paper
C) Pizza box with grease
What is “fast fashion”?
A) Slow production of eco-friendly clothing
B) Clothing designed to last long
C) Cheap, trendy clothing made quickly and often unsustainably
D) Clothing made only from recycled materials
C) Cheap, trendy clothing made quickly and often unsustainably
What is the main problem with single-use plastics?
A) They're expensive
B) They don’t break down easily
C) They are made from cotton
D) They increase biodiversity
B) They don’t break down easily
Which material takes the longest to decompose in a landfill?
A) Banana peel
B) Plastic bottle
C) Paper
D) Cotton shirt
B) Plastic bottle
Why are bees important for the environment?
A) They produce carbon dioxide
B) They create soil
C) They pollinate plants
D) They eat invasive species
C) They pollinate plants
What is an example of sustainable transportation?
A) Driving a sports car
B) Riding a bike
C) Flying in a private jet
D) Taking multiple short car trips
B) Riding a bike
Which is the most sustainable action?
A) Buying bottled water
B) Printing every email
C) Reusing containers
D) Buying plastic utensils
C) Reusing containers
Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
A) Oil
B) Coal
C) Solar
D) Natural Gas
C) Solar
What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint?
A) Use more air conditioning
B) Drive short distances alone
C) Eat locally grown food
D) Throw away recyclables
C) Eat locally grown food
What is a “carbon footprint”?
A) Footprint left in coal
B) Amount of carbon in your diet
C) Measurement of your personal CO₂ emissions
D) Type of fossil fuel
C) Measurement of your personal CO₂ emissions
Which greenhouse gas is released by livestock?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Ozone
D) Nitrogen
B) Methane
What is an “ecological footprint”?
A) Mark left by a forest animal
B) Area of land used to grow food
C) Impact of a person or group on the environment
D) Level of CO₂ in soil
C) Impact of a person or group on the environment
What is one way schools can promote sustainability?
A) Using paper plates for lunch
B) Holding car races
C) Starting a recycling program
D) Keeping lights on 24/7
C) Starting a recycling program