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Chapter 2: Sustainabilty Quiz
Test your knowledge of the sustainability chapter material!
1 / 10
How does the Bureau of Labor Statistics define green jobs? Select all that apply.
Answer can be found on page 23.
Correct! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the government’s official definition of green jobs is “A) jobs in businesses that produce goods and services which benefit the environment or conserve natural resources; and B) jobs in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.”
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
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!
4 / 10
The __________ should be your first stop when looking for data on energy, since they track U.S. energy sources and how we use them.
Answer can be found on page 26.
Correct! The EIA collects monthly reports, status memos, and surveys discussing each of America’s energy sources in depth — helpful data when digging for story ideas.
5 / 10
What is corporate social responsibility?
Answer can be found on page 27.
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.”
6 / 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?
Correct! BOEM has many resources, including information related to marine mineral resources and the development of offshore assets.
7 / 10
_______ is an analysis of environmental aspects associated with a product, process or service, all the way from production to usage and disposal.
8 / 10
What is cleantech?
9 / 10
About 71% of the Earth is covered in water. How much of that is freshwater?
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.
10 / 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.
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