Quiz & Worksheet - Elements of Sustainable Consumption

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Which of the following is NOT an example of sustainable consumption?

Developing alternative fuel sources, such as biofuels. Practicing subsistence farming.

Using environmentally-friendly cleaning products. Using solar power.

Worksheet

Print Sustainable Consumption: Definition and Complexities Worksheet

1. Why is there a lack of enthusiasm from consumers for sustainable consumption?

Because people simply are not aware of the environmental cost of the products they buy and the services they use.
Because the majority of people see the environment as something to be exploited.
Because biodegradable products make up over half of the products on the market, people have an understanding that sustainable consumption is already successful.
Because solar and wind power are leading sources of electricity generation around the world, sustainable consumption of products is seen as less important.

2. Why are consumption patterns in most industrialized and developed nations considered unsustainable?

They may need to exploit their natural resources to meet their basic living needs.
Their products and services rely on too many natural resources and create harmful emissions when consumed.
They rely heavily on wind power, which is an unsustainable energy source.
They rely heavily on solar power, which is an unsustainable energy source.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Taking a look at how to ensure the livelihoods of the next generation, this quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your knowledge of the elements of sustainable consumption. Topics you'll need to know to pass the quiz include identifying the best description of sustainable consumption as well as knowing an example of such sustainable consumption.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this printable worksheet and quiz to review:

Definition of sustainable consumption
Type(s) of sustainable consumption
Characteristic of sustainable consumption
Why sustainable consumption isn't as popular as it should be
Why current consumption trends are unsustainable

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz will let you practice the following skills:

Interpreting information - verify you can read information regarding why our current consumption is unsustainable and interpret it correctly
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related sustainable consumption lesson
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer a question about a characteristic of sustainable consumption

Additional Learning

To learn more about doing more and better with less, review the corresponding lesson called Sustainable Consumption: Definition & Complexities. This lesson will help you:

Understand what sustainable consumption is
Describe how to minimize damage to the environment
Identify the complexities involved in this consumption management
Explain how the goals of economic growth might conflict with the principle
Appreciate the benefits to our world from having achieved a sustainable consumption level

Practice Exams

Final Exam