Future Sustainability Quiz

Future Sustainability Quiz

- Land, Health, and Future Safety Quiz

Land, Health, and Future Safety: Are You Informed?

Test your knowledge about the critical link between land protection, human health, and future safety. Learn how even small actions can make a big difference.

1. What is the primary goal of the "30x30" initiative?

A) To increase urban development by 30%.
B) To conserve 30% of global land and oceans by 2030.
C) To reduce pesticide use by 30%.
D) To increase agricultural yields by 30%.

2. Which of the following is a direct health risk associated with long-term exposure to pesticides?

A) Increased bone density.
B) Enhanced immune response.
C) Neurological disorders.
D) Improved respiratory function.

3. How do natural green spaces contribute to water table health?

A) By filtering pollutants and enhancing water absorption.
B) By increasing chemical runoff.
C) By promoting soil erosion.
D) By reducing natural rainfall.

4. What is a significant environmental impact of widespread herbicide use?

A) Increased biodiversity.
B) Enhanced soil fertility.
C) Improved air quality.
D) Disruption of ecosystem balance.

5. What role do pollinators play in maintaining ecosystem health?

A) They increase soil acidity.
B) They facilitate plant reproduction and biodiversity.
C) They reduce water table levels.
D) They enhance chemical runoff.

6. How does protecting even small land areas impact local biodiversity?

A) It provides habitats for diverse species.
B) It reduces species variation.
C) It promotes monoculture.
D) It increases invasive species spread.

7. What is the primary risk of pesticides leaching into the water table?

A) Increased water clarity.
B) Enhanced aquatic life.
C) Contamination of drinking water sources.
D) Improved water salinity.

8. Which of the following is a long-term benefit of reducing fungicide use?

A) Increased soil acidity.
B) Enhanced chemical resistance in plants.
C) Reduced soil erosion.
D) Preservation of beneficial soil microorganisms.

9. How does reduced land degradation contribute to human safety?

A) By increasing urban density.
B) By mitigating natural disasters like floods and landslides.
C) By enhancing industrial waste disposal.
D) By reducing natural habitat areas.

10. What is a key strategy for protecting land health in urban areas?

A) Creating greenbelts and urban gardens.
B) Increasing pesticide use in parks.
C) Promoting soil erosion for landscaping.
D) Reducing natural habitat restoration efforts.

Bibliography

  • Source 1: United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. (n.d.). 30x30 Target. https://www.cbd.int/30x30/
  • Source 2: World Health Organization. (2021). Pesticide residues in food: toxicological evaluations. https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/pesticide-residues-in-food-toxicological-evaluations
  • Source 3: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Wetlands. https://www.epa.gov/wetlands
  • Source 4: Tilman, D., Cassman, K. G., Matson, P. A., Naylor, R., & Polasky, S. (2002). Agricultural sustainability and intensive production practices. Nature, 418(6898), 671-677.
  • Source 5: Potts, S. G., Biesmeijer, J. C., Kremen, C., Neumann, P., Schweiger, O., & Kunin, W. E. (2010). Global pollinator declines: trends, impacts and drivers. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 25(6), 345-353.
  • Source 6: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. (2020). Global Biodiversity Outlook 5. https://www.cbd.int/gbo5
  • Source 7: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Pesticides. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/pesticides/default.html
  • Source 8: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2018). The future of food and agriculture – Alternative pathways to 2050. http://www.fao.org/3/I9542EN/i9542en.pdf
  • Source 9: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (2022). Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/
  • Source 10: United Nations Environment Programme. (2021). Making Peace with Nature: A scientific blueprint to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution emergencies. https://www.unep.org/resources/making-peace-nature

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