Sustainability
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Section A: Vocabulary Matching (10 Marks)
Term
Definition
1. Carbon
footprint
A. The variety of life in an ecosystem, including species
diversity.
2. Renewable
energy
B. The practice of using resources in a way that meets
current needs without compromising future generations.
3. Biodiversity
C. Energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as
solar or wind power.
4. Sustainability
D. The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an
individual, event, or product.
5. Deforestation
E. The removal of trees on a large scale, leading to habitat
loss and climate impacts.
Section B: Short Answer Questions (8 Marks)
6. Explain how urban sprawl affects sustainability. (2 marks)
7. What are two advantages of using public transportation for sustainable
development? (2 marks)
8. Describe one way climate change impacts coastal communities. (2 marks)
9. Why is water conservation important for sustainable living? (2 marks)
Marks
Percentage
Answers
6. How urban sprawl affects sustainability:
o
Urban sprawl leads to loss of farmland and natural habitats,
increases car dependency (more pollution), and strains
infrastructure. (2 marks)
7. Two advantages of public transportation for sustainable
development:
o
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by lowering the number of
private vehicles.
o
Decreases traffic congestion and saves energy. (2 marks)
8. One way climate change impacts coastal communities:
o
Rising sea levels cause flooding and erosion, displacing people and
damaging infrastructure. (2 marks)
9. Why water conservation is important for sustainable living:
o
Ensures long-term water availability, reduces energy use in water
treatment, and protects ecosystems. (2 marks)