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Chapter 2: Sustainabilty Quiz
Test your knowledge of the sustainability chapter material!
1 / 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.
2 / 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.
3 / 10
What is corporate social responsibility?
Correct! Corporate responsibility is defined as “Responsibility of an organization for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment through transparent and ethical behavior.”
4 / 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!
5 / 10
Which of the following business actions does not have a positive environmental impact?
Answer can be found on pages 22-23.
Correct! Cooling down a data center using water uses a lot of natural resources.
6 / 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.
7 / 10
Which of the following offers a helpful sustainability conference for journalists?
Answer can be found on page 26.
Correct! All of the above offer helpful sustainability conferences for journalists.
8 / 10
What is cleantech?
9 / 10
What is not a profit motive for choosing more sustainable business practices?
Answer can be found on page 3.
10 / 10
True or false: Businesses typically view sustainable practices as a tradeoff between environmental regulations and profitability.
Answer can be found on page 21.
Correct! Sustainable practices can help businesses become more efficient, develop better rapport with the community, and may very well increase their profitability.
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