SMC ID # ______________________ Name __________________________________________
Sustainability Literacy Assessment (2015-16)
1. Which of the following statements about water is true?
a. There is more freshwater than saltwater on Earth
b. All people have access to clean water
c. Climate change does not threaten water reserves
d. Freshwater reserves are used faster than they are replenished
2. Of the following, which waste behavior is best in contributing towards sustainability?
a. Recycling
b. Reducing
c. Reusing
d. Buying new
3. Corporate social responsibility involves triple bottom line reporting, which includes:
a. 3 forms of financial reports
b. Employee performance reviews
c. Ecological, social and financial reports
d. Do not know
4. Which one of these behaviors would use the most energy, if each done for 10 minutes?
a. Taking a hot shower
b. Charging a cell phone
c. Surfing the internet
d. All are equal energy users
5. The best way to support a local economy, such as Contra Costa County, is to buy goods at:
a. Large chain stores (ex. Target)
b. Online merchants (ex. Amazon)
c. Farmer’s markets and mom & pop shops
d. All of the above
1. Which of the following statements about water is true?
a. There is more freshwater than saltwater on Earth
b. All people have access to clean water
c. Climate change does not threaten water reserves
d. Freshwater reserves are used faster than they are replenished
2. Of the following, which waste behavior is best in contributing towards sustainability?
a. Recycling
b. Reducing
c. Reusing
d. Buying new
3. Corporate social responsibility involves triple bottom line reporting, which includes:
a. 3 forms of financial reports
b. Employee performance reviews
c. Ecological, social and financial reports
d. Do not know
4. Which one of these behaviors would use the most energy, if each done for 10 minutes?
a. Taking a hot shower
b. Charging a cell phone
c. Surfing the internet
d. All are equal energy users
5. The best way to support a local economy, such as Contra Costa County, is to buy goods at:
a. Large chain stores (ex. Target)
b. Farmer’s markets and mom & pop shops
c. Online merchants (ex. Amazon)
d. All of the above
SMC ID # ______________________ Name __________________________________________
6. What is the most important cause of climate change?
a. Increasing CO2 levels from fossil fuels
b. Acid rain
c. Sun is moving closer to Earth
d. Rising ocean levels
7. Which of the following is an example of environmental justice?
a. Urban citizens win a bill to have toxic wastes taken to rural communities
b. Government dams a river, flooding Native tribal lands, to produce energy for cities
c. Corporations build factories in developing countries where no environmental laws exist
d. Native communities help decide how much fish can be removed from nearby rivers
8. Which of the following cannot be recycled or composted:
a. Glass bottle
b. Styrofoam
c. A napkin
d. Food scraps
9. The biggest user of water on a college campus would likely be:
a. Irrigation (sprinklers)
b. Showering
c. Drinking water
d. Toilets
10. Which behaviors have you made a part of your lifestyle (select all that apply):
a. Recycle
b. Compost
c. Use a reusable bag when shopping
d. Carpool, take the bus, or bicycle
e. Turn off lights & faucets when not in use
f. Eat local or organic or fair-trade food
6. What is the most important cause of climate change?
a. Increasing CO2 levels from fossil fuels
b. Acid rain
c. Sun is moving closer to Earth
d. Rising ocean levels
7. Which of the following is an example of environmental justice?
a. Urban citizens win a bill to have toxic wastes taken to rural communities
b. Government dams a river, flooding Native tribal lands, to produce energy for cities
c. Corporations build factories in developing countries where no environmental laws exist
d. Native communities help decide how much fish can be removed from nearby rivers
8. Which of the following cannot be recycled or composted:
a. Glass bottle
b. Styrofoam
c. A napkin
d. Food scraps
9. The biggest user of water on a college campus would likely be:
a. Irrigation (sprinklers)
b. Showering
c. Drinking water
d. Toilets
10. Which behaviors have you made a part of your lifestyle (select all that apply):
a. Recycle
b. Compost
c. Use a reusable bag when shopping
d. Carpool, take the bus, or bicycle
e. Turn off lights & faucets when not in use
f. Eat local or organic or fair-trade food