Sustainability

6. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?

a) The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere

b) The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product, or person

c) The amount of carbon stored in a specific ecosystem

d) All of the above

7. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable transportation option?

a) Riding a bicycle

b) Driving an SUV

c) Flying in an airplane

d) Taking a cruise ship

8. What is “local sourcing” in relation to sustainable businesses?

a) Buying products from nearby suppliers and businesses

b) Importing goods from overseas

c) Hiring local employees

d) All of the above

9. What is the purpose of sustainable forestry?

a) To cut down as many trees as possible

b) To protect endangered tree species

c) To efficiently use forest resources without depleting them

d) To reforest deforested areas

10. Which of the following is a circular economy principle?

a) Reduce, reuse, and recycle

b) Linear production and consumption cycles

c) Fast fashion

d) Planned obsolescence