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Level 2 Award in Environmental Sustainability

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1. How many planet Earths would we need if everybody in the world lived as we do in the U.K.?

a) 10

b) 1.5

c) 5

d) 3

2. The 'ecological or eco footprint' is a measure of:

a) how much carbon is produced by a specific manufacturing process.

b) the amount of environment/resources necessary to produce the goods and services needed to support a lifestyle.

c) the dimensions of an environmentally sustainable building.

d) the amount of damage caused by walkers on public footpaths.

3. We can offset the impacts of our lifestyles on the environment by:

a) using renewable natural resources.

b) growing more food.

c) using fossil fuels to generate electricity.

d) using non-renewable resources.

4. Buying food locally is good for the environment because:

a) local farmers will get rich because they can sell more.

b) food travels fewer miles so less fuel is used.

c) you can eat vegetables in season.

d) the countryside looks better and more colourful.

5. Which are the four natural resources needed to live and to grow food?

a) Water, sun, soil and air

b) Sun, heat, light and soil

c) Sun, rain, grass and wind

d) Coal, soil, water and light

6. Which of the following is an agricultural activity?

a) Selling potatoes

b) Importing pineapples

c) Manufacturing farm machinery

d) Growing rice

7. Which of the following is an example of a service industry?

a) Supplying fruit and vegetables to a supermarket

b) Making cars

c) Banking

d) Building houses

8. Which of the following will NOT help you reduce energy usage in the home?

a) Turning the TV volume to mute when you are not watching it

b) Fitting energy efficient light bulbs

c) Insulating your water tank

d) Fitting good double glazing throughout the home

9. Which of the following uses the least amount of water?

a) Taking a bath after 6pm

b) Showering for 5 minutes in a power shower

c) Showering for 5 minutes in a normal shower

d) Showering for 10 minutes in a power shower

10. Select the correct definition of sustainability.

a) Development that meets the needs of the present population

b) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations

c) Development that meets the needs of future generations

d) Development that allows for excessive consumption of natural resources