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Environmental Health and Sustainable Development

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development. It covers topics such as environmental health hazards, sustainable development practices, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a common environmental health hazard?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. Healthy diet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Healthy diet is not an environmental health hazard. It is a lifestyle choice that promotes overall well-being.

What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

  1. To maximize economic growth

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To improve social well-being

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable development aims to achieve a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of sustainable development?

  1. Intergenerational equity

  2. Precautionary principle

  3. Polluter pays principle

  4. Economic efficiency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic efficiency is not a key principle of sustainable development. It is a concept that focuses on maximizing output or minimizing input in an economic system.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the environmental impact of a product or service?

  1. Carbon footprinting

  2. Life cycle assessment

  3. Environmental impact assessment

  4. Ecological footprinting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Life cycle assessment is a technique used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural gas is a fossil fuel and therefore not a renewable energy source.

What is the main cause of deforestation?

  1. Agricultural expansion

  2. Urbanization

  3. Mining

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural expansion is the leading cause of deforestation, as forests are cleared to make way for farmland.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. More frequent and severe heat waves

  3. Increased agricultural productivity

  4. Changes in precipitation patterns


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased agricultural productivity is not a consequence of climate change. In fact, climate change is expected to have negative impacts on agricultural productivity.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Carbon capture and storage

  2. Renewable energy transition

  3. Energy efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable development goal?

  1. No poverty

  2. Zero hunger

  3. Good health and well-being

  4. Economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth is not a sustainable development goal. It is a means to achieve other goals, such as poverty reduction and improved well-being.

What is the term used to describe the process of integrating environmental considerations into decision-making?

  1. Environmental impact assessment

  2. Strategic environmental assessment

  3. Environmental management system

  4. Life cycle assessment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strategic environmental assessment is a process that evaluates the environmental impacts of policies, plans, and programs before they are implemented.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge to achieving sustainable development?

  1. Poverty

  2. Inequality

  3. Climate change

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological innovation is not a key challenge to achieving sustainable development. It is a key enabler of sustainable development.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring degraded ecosystems?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Ecological restoration

  4. Habitat restoration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ecological restoration is the process of restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state.

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable transportation mode?

  1. Walking

  2. Cycling

  3. Public transportation

  4. Driving a car


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Driving a car is not a sustainable transportation mode due to its contribution to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing waste generation?

  1. Waste reduction

  2. Waste prevention

  3. Waste minimization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options contribute to reducing waste generation.

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable agriculture practice?

  1. Organic farming

  2. Permaculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Monoculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monoculture is not a sustainable agriculture practice as it can lead to soil degradation, pest outbreaks, and reduced biodiversity.

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