Deck 3: Issues and Trends

Question 1

The World Commission on the Environment and Development defined sustainable development as:

A) halting development until the nations of the world can agree on what is best for earth.
B) meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
C) sacrificing the needs of the current generation to ensure the prosperity of future generations.
D) protecting the planet from the activities of man.

Answer 1

sacrificing the needs of the current generation to ensure the prosperity of future generations.

Question 2

Which of the following does not influence global climate change?

A) the earth's orbit
B) the change in the orientation of the Earth's rotational axis
C) the axial tilt of the earth
D) All of the responses can influence global climate change.

Answer 2

All of the responses can influence global climate change.

Question 3

Product certification involves a three step process:

A) inspecting, training, monitoring.
B) testing, validating, auditing.
C) testing, adjusting, balancing.
D) testing, adjusting, monitoring.

Answer 3

testing, validating, auditing.

Question 4

The triple bottom line includes:

A) community, the indoor environment, the outdoor environment.
B) people, profit, planet.
C) public relations, community relations, government relations.
D) plants, animals, environment.

Question 5

Which of the following does not certify hotels or products?

A) EcoLogo
B) ISO
C) Green Seal
D) SCS

Question 6

Which of the following is a government program?

A) Green Seal
B) LEED
C) Energy Star
D) SCS

Question 7

Which of the following is a certification program for an entire building?

A) Energy Star
B) Design for the Environment (DfE)
C) LEED
D) ISO

Question 8

Misleading consumers regarding environmental practices is called:

A) selling the sizzle.
B) green to gold.
C) greenwashing.
D) marketing myopia.

Question 9

Which of the following is a readily achievable priority?

A) a station in a kitchen designed for a person in a wheelchair
B) a public restroom facility
C) a work area for a disabled employee
D) access to a company's employee cafeteria

Question 10

Carbon footprint is the:

A) amount of carbon contained in the human body.
B) ratio of carbon dioxide being absorbed versus the amount being released by companies.
C) amount of carbon monoxide released from the burning of fossil fuels.
D) amount of carbon dioxide released by the activities of individuals and organizations.

Question 11

There is but one type of disabled guest room.

Question 12

The Evac+Chair is an ADA requirement.

Question 13

The Kyoto Protocol was ratified by the U.S. government.

Question 14

Sustainability is a zero-sum game.

Question 15

Design for the Environment is a U.S. Green Building Council program.