Category 1
Who is Dr. Jason Hickel?
A) An economist
B) An anthropologist
C) A scientist
D) A politician
B) An anthropologist
What traditional measure is often used to define development?
A) Happiness
B) Economic growth
C) Environmental health
D) Community strength
B) Economic growth
What does “de-development” focus on?
A) More consumption
B) Sustainable living
C) Building more infrastructure
D) Increasing GDP
B) Sustainable living
What is an ecological footprint?
A) The amount of money a person spends
B) The impact of a person on the environment
C) The number of buildings in a city
D) The amount of time spent outdoors
B) The impact of a person on the environment
What does biocapacity measure?
A) The economic wealth of a country
B) The ability of an ecosystem to produce resources and absorb waste
C) The number of species in an area
D) The population growth rate
B) The ability of an ecosystem to produce resources and absorb waste
According to Dr. Hickel, what should rich countries focus on?
A) Increasing consumption
B) Reducing consumption
C) Building more factories
D) Expanding their economies
B) Reducing consumption
What is a key problem with overconsumption?
A) It makes people happier
B) It leads to resource depletion and environmental damage
C) It creates more jobs
D) It improves technology
B) It leads to resource depletion and environmental damage
How much global hectares can our planet support per person annually?
A) 1.8
B) 3.5
C) 5.0
D) 2.2
A) 1.8
What is an alternative vision for development mentioned by Hickel?
A) More industrialization
B) Higher GDP
C) Buen vivir or good living
D) Technological advancements
C) Buen vivir or good living
What is often overlooked in rich countries despite high GDP?
A) High levels of consumption
B) Quality of life improvements
C) Technological advancements
D) Environmental protection
B) Quality of life improvements
What is one benefit of de-development according to Hickel?
A) Increased wealth
B) Improved quality of life and sustainability
C) More factories
D) Higher consumption rates
B) Improved quality of life and sustainability
What does Hickel say about climate change and consumption?
A) Consumption should increase to fight climate change
B) We need to reduce consumption to address climate change
C) Climate change is unrelated to consumption
D) Only technology can solve climate change
B) We need to reduce consumption to address climate change
What should be the focus instead of just finding alternative energy sources?
A) Reducing energy use
B) Building more power plants
C) Increasing energy consumption
D) Expanding coal usage
A) Reducing energy use
Why is sustainable degrowth important?
A) It leads to economic collapse
B) It ensures the planet’s resources are used responsibly
C) It increases pollution
D) It creates more waste
B) It ensures the planet’s resources are used responsibly
What can individuals do to contribute to sustainable living?
A) Consume more products
B) Grow their own food and reduce waste
C) Use more plastic
D) Drive more cars
B) Grow their own food and reduce waste