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Chapter 2: Sustainabilty Quiz
Test your knowledge of the sustainability chapter material!
1 / 10
The resources provided by this organization can help journalists look at energy development research and projects in their state, including information related to marine mineral resources and the development of offshore assets. What is this organization?
Answer can be found on page 26.
Correct! BOEM has many resources, including information related to marine mineral resources and the development of offshore assets.
2 / 10
Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?
Answer can be found on page 25.
Correct! Greenwashing is when a product or service is promoted to be environmentally friendly when the claim is actually misleading or altogether false.
3 / 10
About 71% of the Earth is covered in water. How much of that is freshwater?
Answer can be found on page 23.
Correct! While water is a global concern, its impacts are as local as your nearest watershed. Looking at water use can lead you to powerful stories.
4 / 10
Which government entity has a unique downloadable geography section that allows you to compare things such as how much energy other countries produce and where your state ranks in energy consumption?
Correct! Among other resources, the EIA has a unique downloadable geography section that allows you to compare things such as how much energy other countries produce and where your state ranks in energy consumption.
5 / 10
What company report can help you look into the sustainability efforts of a business?
Answer can be found on page 24.
Correct! The sustainability report can give you a look into the sustainability efforts of a business.
6 / 10
Which of the following offers a helpful sustainability conference for journalists?
Correct! All of the above offer helpful sustainability conferences for journalists.
7 / 10
"Carbon footprint" is a measure of what?
Answer can be found on page 27.
Correct! Carbon footprint is a measurement of how many tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses are emitted from the consumption of fossil fuel.
8 / 10
Imagine you're looking into a sustainable business story in your local community. Who would potentially be a good source to contact to ensure you're approaching the story with the 'triple bottom line' in mind? Select all that apply.
Sustainability stories typically have a Planet (Environment), People (Social), and Profit (Governance) element. Think of the people who may be able to speak on each of these and help you cover all angles in your story.
Correct!
9 / 10
Which of the following are examples of renewable energy?
Correct! Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural resources such as wind, solar, tidal, and geothermal sources.
10 / 10
_______ is an analysis of environmental aspects associated with a product, process or service, all the way from production to usage and disposal.
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The average score is 70%
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