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Chapter 2: Sustainabilty Quiz
Test your knowledge of the sustainability chapter material!
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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!
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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?
Answer can be found on page 26.
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.
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What is not a profit motive for choosing more sustainable business practices?
Answer can be found on page 3.
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"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.
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The __________ should be your first stop when looking for data on energy, since they track U.S. energy sources and how we use them.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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