Open Learning Course for Urban Ecosystems

#1. Without action, the world’s average temperature is likely to surpass ____ degrees Celsius this century.

5

3

4

10

#2. Which one of the following is a key principle of circular economy?

not keeping products and materials in use

Regenerate natural systems

Design in waste and pollution

#3. Biodiversity loss is happening at a(n) _______ rate.

stable

decreasing

accelerated

#4. Which one from the following is not fossil fuel?

Oil

Gas

Coal

Biomass

#5. For many decades, fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas have been major sources of electricity production but burning carbon fuels produces large amounts of ________ which cause climate change and have harmful impacts on people’s well-being and the environment.

water

greenhouse gases

pollutants

dust

#6. The goal of SDG 17 “Partnerships” is to:

discourage the domestic partnership for sustainable development

revitalize the domestic partnership for sustainable development

discourage the global partnership for sustainable development

revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

#7. A goal of the European green Deal is Europe to become climate-neutral by:

2030

2040

2050

2100

#8. Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques have proven successful in ________, analyzing and managing natural ecosystems

mapping

measuring

monitoring

#9. Which one of the following words does not describe the circular economy approach:

Recycle

Repair

Reduce

Rebuy

#10. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can help cities address urgent and fundamental ______________ challenges by bringing ecosystems services back into cities and rebalancing cities’ relationships with their surrounding areas.

economical

environmental

social

educational

#11. Which one of the following in NOT a target of SDG 6 “Clean water and sanitation”?

By 2030 achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

By 2020, protect and restore water related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

By 2030 substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

#12. The goal of SDG 5 “Gender equality” is to _______ global discrimination of women and girls.

end

reduce

fight

discourage

#13. Europe will reach its targets in terms of the European Green deal by:

Decarbonizing the energy sector

Rolling out cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of private and public transport

Renovating buildings, to help people cut their energy bills and energy use

All of the above

#14. A successful sustainable development agenda requires _____________ between governments, the private sector and civil society.

debate

partnerships

disputes

#15. Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the _______ without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

present

past

future

#16. Which one of the following is NOT a zero-carbon technology?

Solar panels

Wind turbines

Hydropower

Coal plants

#17. Which one of the following is NOT a target of SDG 8 “Decent work and economic growth”?

Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality

By 2030 devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high value added and labor-intensive sectors

By 2030 achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

#18. Which one of the following statements is NOT true in terms of SDG 7 “Affordable and clean energy”?

Countries can accelerate the transition to an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy system by investing in renewable energy resources

Countries can accelerate the transition to an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy system by prioritizing energy efficient practices

Countries can accelerate the transition to an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy system by investing in fossil fuels

#19. Basic infrastructure like roads, information and communication technologies, sanitation, electrical power and water are ______ in many developing countries:

scarce

plentiful

satisfactory

#20. Most plastics are not biodegradable and remain in the environment for ___________ years

10

hundreds of

20

50

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