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Which term refers to the practice of managing resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations?
Which term refers to the practice of managing resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations?
A rechargeable device must be discarded after its battery runs out.
A rechargeable device must be discarded after its battery runs out.
False
What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with a person or organization's activities?
What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with a person or organization's activities?
Carbon footprint
A(n) ______ is an individual that provides expertise and guidance on a specific issue.
A(n) ______ is an individual that provides expertise and guidance on a specific issue.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Sustainability
- Sustainability is the ability to maintain a certain process or state over time without depleting resources.
- Sustainable means something can be maintained over time without harming the environment.
Environmental Impact
- Environmental impact is the effect of human activities on the environment.
Carbon Footprint
- A carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, organization, or product.
Commuting
- Commuting refers to the daily travel between home and work.
- Eco-friendly commute refers to sustainable transportation methods that minimize environmental impact, such as walking, cycling, public transportation, and electric vehicles.
Technology
- Portable means something can be easily carried or moved.
- Rechargeable means something can be recharged using electricity.
- Accelerate means to increase speed or rate of something.
- Prediction is a statement about what might happen in the future.
- Detect means to discover or notice something.
- Monitoring refers to the process of observing and tracking something over time.
Business/Finance
- Revenue is the income generated by a business.
- Added value refers to the increase in the value of a product or service.
- Outsource means to hire an external company to perform a specific task.
- A creditor is a person or organization that lends money or provides credit.
- A balance sheet is a financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and equity.
- A stakeholder is anyone who has an interest in a company, including employees, customers, investors, and the community.
Consulting
- Consulting is the act of providing expert advice and services to businesses or organizations.
- A consultant is a professional who provides expertise in their field.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to sustainability, environmental impact, and carbon footprints. It also covers eco-friendly commuting practices and relevant technology. Test your knowledge on maintaining resources and reducing human effects on the planet.
