Question 1

The largest study on sustainable farming in Asia, conducted by MASIPAG, recently found showed organic farmers enjoyed greater food security, with more diverse, nutritious and secure diets, and substantially better health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The new paradigms of "Bamtaare" in West Africa, "Buen Vivir" in Ecuador, demonstrate new orientations of ______ underlying new and future models of development.

Accepted Answer

A)  fairness, harmoniousness, good quality of life 
B)  competition and capriciousness 
C)  intolerance and indifference 
D)  secrecy and independence

Question 3

All of the following are examples of Greening efforts, except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fuel substitutes 
B)  carbon capture and storage 
C)  heat loss reduction 
D)  use of greenify appliances

Question 4

What is an example of horizontal social methodologies practiced by small farmers across time, also known as 'campesino-a-campesino'?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-investment in peasant farms 
B)  exchanges of seeds and ecosystem knowledge 
C)  division of biodiversity 
D)  the rejection of credit for purchasing agro-inputs

Question 5

Countries with the strongest commitments to renewable energy are those with strong, publicly owned electricity sectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Development futures will be governed by the tensions between two concepts: "one world" ontology symbolized by ______, and "pluriverse" worldview symbolized by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization; localization. 
B)  particularization; universalization 
C)  communitarianism; individualism 
D)  meritocracy; plutocracy.

Question 7

Which city plans to be the first large city in the world to use all renewable sources to generate electricity by 2025?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amsterdam 
B)  Hungary 
C)  Copenhagen 
D)  Oslo

Question 8

Explain why there is deepening conflict between agribusiness and small farmers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why there is deepening conflict between...

Question 9

What is the ultimate criticism of renewable power?

Accepted Answer

A)  The costs of equipment and materials continue to rise in the North. 
B)  Weather is unpredictable and so power delivery is unpredictable. 
C)  It will take too long to build the necessary infrastructure. 
D)  Governments are willing to subsidize the costs.

Question 10

Which two countries will be the center of global energy demand growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Brazil 
C)  South Africa 
D)  China

Exam 9: Public and Local Green Initiatives