Question 1

Fair Trade food products have to be organic

Accepted Answer

Many fairly traded food products are organic but this is not a requirement in every Fair Trade scheme

Question 2

Daniel Goleman has written books on the following …
A) traditional ecology knowledge
B) environmental modernization
C) emotional intelligence
D) ecological intelligence

Accepted Answer

Daniel Goleman has written books on emotional intelligence and ecological intelligence, as evidenced by his books "Emotional Intelligence" and "Ecological Intelligence". He has not written on traditional ecology knowledge or environmental modernization.

Question 3

The 'cradle to cradle' methodology is most closely associated with who?
A) William McDonough
B) Dejan Sudjik
C) Michael Braungart
D) Walden Bello

Accepted Answer

The 'cradle to cradle' methodology is most closely associated with William McDonough and Michael Braungart, who co-authored the book "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things."

Question 4

Which of the following countries are associated with the BRIC group?
A) Belgium
B) India
C) Romania
D) China

Accepted Answer

BRIC stands for Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which are all fast-growing economies with large populations and significant natural resources. Belgium and Romania are not part of the BRIC group.

Question 5

In which countries has the 'passive house' been developed?
A) Germany
B) Denmark
C) Argentina
D) Canada

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Question 6

Which of the following have been suggested as alternative measures to GDP?
A) IPAT
B) HPI
C) HDI
D) ISEW

Accepted Answer

The HPI (Happy Planet Index), HDI (Human Development Index), and ISEW (Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare) are all alternative measures to GDP that take into account factors beyond just economic output. The HPI considers well-being, life expectancy, and ecological footprint, the HDI includes measures of health and education in addition to GDP, and the ISEW takes into account factors such as inequality, environmental damage, and unpaid household work. IPAT is not an alternative measure to GDP, but rather a formula that relates environmental impact to population, affluence, and technology.

Question 7

Which of the following countries have advocated a total ban on polar bear hunting?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) Norway
D) Canada

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Question 8

The following CEOs have been closely associated with business and sustainability …
A) Wes Anderson
B) Ray Anderson
C) Anita Roddick
D) George Bush

Accepted Answer

Ray Anderson was known for his work in sustainable business practices at Interface, and Anita Roddick was the founder of The Body Shop, which emphasized ethical consumerism and sustainability.

Question 9

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Question 10

How can a degrowth economy become a fair and just reality? Should it?

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Question 11

What sustainability lessons can be learnt from indigenous peoples? And what should be rejected?

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Question 12

Consider the successes as well as the problems that 'fortress conversation' has produced?

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Question 13

How can digital media networks promote sustainability practice?

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Question 14

Who of the following have written on education and sustainability?
A) Stephen Sterling
B) Franny Armstrong
C) Daniella Tilbury
D) Ulrich Beck

Accepted Answer

Stephen Sterling and Daniella Tilbury are both known for their work on education and sustainability. Franny Armstrong is a filmmaker known for her work on climate change, but her focus is not specifically on education. Ulrich Beck is a sociologist known for his work on risk society and globalization, but is not primarily a researcher on education and sustainability.

Question 15

The educator David Orr wrote that 'knowing, caring, and practical competence constitute the basis of' … what?
A) social capital
B) degrowth economy
C) governance
D) ecological literacy

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Question 16

We are currently witnessing the seventh species extinction

Accepted Answer

We are witnessing the sixth species extinction

Question 17

Curitiba is a sustainable city in Brazil

Accepted Answer

Curitiba is the capital of the state of Paraná, in the south of Brazil, and is a leader in sustainable urban development.

Question 18

The Stern Report referred to climate change as a huge example of market failure

Accepted Answer

Nicholas Stern was the first person to put a financial figure to the economic impact of anthropogenic climate change

Question 19

Herman Daly is a leading opponent of the growth economy

Accepted Answer

Daly, like many others, believes there are ecological limits to continuing economic growth

Question 20

The Grameen Bank was established by Bill Gates

Accepted Answer

The Grameen Bank is a micro credit/finance organization established by Mohammed Yuunis in Bangladesh

Quiz 2: Understanding Sustainable Development-part B

Fair Trade food products have to be organic

Daniel Goleman has written books on the following …

The 'cradle to cradle' methodology is most closely associated with who?

Which of the following countries are associated with the BRIC group?

In which countries has the 'passive house' been developed?

Which of the following have been suggested as alternative measures to GDP?

Which of the following countries have advocated a total ban on polar bear hunting?

The following CEOs have been closely associated with business and sustainability …