This is a comprehensive test on sustainable development, covering all the content you have learned from Quizzes 1A to 7F. Try to complete it within 40-50 minutes. Answers will not be shown, and you may retake the quiz multiple times. Thank you.
1.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in ______ to promote inclusive and sustainable development, are applied to ______, which aims to address global challenges in various areas such as poverty reduction, environmental protection, etc., and improve the quality of life for everyone.
2.
Which of the following actions is not an example of "greenwashing" in corporate communication activities?
3.
Which SDGs are directly related to the project described below?
The 1 million hectares of low-carbon rice project in the Mekong Delta is an initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice production, through the application of more sustainable and efficient farming methods. The project focuses on the use of climate-smart rice farming techniques, including reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, improving irrigation systems, and using low-carbon rice varieties. The goal of the project is not only to increase rice yields, but also to protect the environment, mitigate the impact of climate change, and help raise incomes for farmers in the region.
SDGs 2, 6, 13, 17
SDGs 3, 5, 10, 13
SDGs 6, 8, 11, 13
SDGs 1, 2, 12, 13
SDGs 1, 8, 13, 14
None
4.
The concept of "needs" mentioned in the 1987 United Nations Brundtland Report reflects what basic requirements need to be met, and what groups of people in society are these essential needs mainly related to, especially those who are facing economic and social difficulties?
5.
See the graph below and show which countries have achieved SDG 13?
6.
A sugarcane company implements a circular economy model which includes a biomass power project to provide energy for factory operations and sell surplus/extra electricity cheaply to the surrounding community. What SDGs is this action directly related to?
7.
What is wrong about international certifications such as B-Corp, organic, SA8000, etc.?
8.
The program for managing and selling forest carbon credits as described in the link below is not directly related to any of the SDGs?
9.
According to Benton-Short (2023), what are the biggest challenges for us to achieve SDG 8?
10.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an inclusive economic institution?
11.
Which of the following countries has not decoupled economic growth from negative environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gas emissions or resource consumption?
12.
What concept is involved in ensuring equity/equality in the distribution of environmental impacts, including the benefits from the development projects and the damages caused by economic activities?
13.
What is not the logical action that an individual should take to help achieve SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production?
14.
Which country has pioneered the achievement of a decoupling strategy between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions, in order to achieve sustainable development without increasing environmental pollution, while promoting a green economy and protecting the planet?
15.
Which of the following relationships between SDG 12 and SDG 13 is unreasonable?
16.
See the graph below and show which countries have achieved SDG 6?
17.
In the context of climate change, which of the following actions is not a climate change mitigation measure that companies can take to aim for net-zero emissions?
Climate change adaptation is the process of adjusting natural or social systems to cope with the impacts of current and future climate change, in order to minimize damage or take advantage of opportunities that may arise. In contrast, climate change mitigation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere or increasing the absorption capacity of greenhouse gases, in order to slow down or stop the process of climate change.
18.
What are not typical characteristics of Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP)?
19.
Which of the following is not true about the living wage?
20.
Take a look at the map below and show which country implemented the first carbon tax in the world?
21.
The Human Development Index (HDI), developed by the United Nations as a tool to measure the level of development of countries based on many factors, but does not include the ______ factor.
22.
In which SDGs does UEH demonstrate superiority in the global ranking THE Impact Rankings?
23.
A food company is committed to purchasing a significant percentage of lotus seeds from smallholder farmers in the Mekong Delta to boost local economic development. What SDGs does this action directly relate to?
24.
The living standards aspect of the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which is used to measure and assess poverty levels not only based on income but also many other factors. According to Benton-Short (2023), what SDGs is 'standard of living' related to?
25.
Which of the following relationships between the environment and economics describes the "Environmental Kuznets Curve" (EKC)?
26.
Do you know how much % of the landfill waste volume is expected to be reduced by the "UEH Zero Waste Station Model" initiative?
27.
The "Vietnam High-Speed Railway" project is a very large-scale project that is expected to be completed by 2036, with the goal of improving transport infrastructure and promoting socio-economic development, and is related to a lot of SDGs. However, this project is not directly related to any of the following SDGs?
28.
What aspects are not reflected in the global multidimensional poverty index (MPI)?
29.
Which of the 17 SDGs is directly related to the food production and distribution system?
30.
What major challenges does Vietnam currently remain in the SDGs progress?
All are correct
SDGs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17
SDGs 1, 4, 5
SDGs 2, 3, 14, 15, 16
None
31.
None of the SDGs directly focus on the concept of "environmental pollution", but "pollution" appears in many targets and indicators. So which SDGs mention pollution?
32.
What is not a characteristic of carbon markets?
33.
Which SDG includes the target "By 2030, develop and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism, create jobs and promote local culture and products"?
34.
If every UEH student switched to using cloth bags every day, it would reduce ______ tons of plastic bags discharged into the environment each year.
35.
In the Societal Triangulation model, what is the form of partnership between the state and market to implement a certain project or economic activity to achieve a few specific targets?
36.
Where should education programs on sustainable development be placed in the societal triangulation model to reflect the roles of stakeholders?
37.
What SDGs is UEH's project "Planting forests to welcome cranes (trồng rừng đón sếu)" in Tram Chim National Park?
38.
According to Benton-Short (2023), in the process of sustainable development, one of the biggest challenges faced by countries and the global community is which of the following pillars?
39.
Among the indicators used to measure inequality, which one is not used to assess the level of gender inequality in areas such as education, labor, health, and social participation, and does not reflect disparities in opportunities and rights between the two sexes in society?
40.
Target: "By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have relevant information and awareness about sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature" under which SDG?
41.
What statement about the food bank is not true?
42.
One of the two implications of the concept of sustainable development is that there are limits to _______ in meeting our needs.
43.
Which COP conference officially adopted the goal of achieving net zero emissions by the middle of the century, as part of a global effort to mitigate the effects of climate change and achieve the goal of limiting the increase in global temperatures?
44.
UEH is one of the TOP _________ universities contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals on the global ranking THE Impact Rankings in terms of SDG 8.
45.
See the graph on "Percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions covered by ETS or Carbon tax over time (% of global GHG emissions)". Between carbon tax and ETS, which tool contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions more?
46.
What is the group of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in terms of the environment?
SDGs 10, 11, 12
SDGs 5, 6, 7
SDGs 6, 7, 13
SDGs 13, 14, 15
SDGs 1, 2, 3
None
47.
What is not reasonable about strong institutions according to SDG 16?
48.
In the context of climate change, which of the following actions is not a climate change adaptation measure that farmers can take to reduce negative impacts and maintain sustainability in agricultural production?
Climate change adaptation is the process of adjusting natural or social systems to cope with the impacts of current and future climate change, in order to minimize damage or take advantage of opportunities that may arise. In contrast, climate change mitigation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere or increasing the absorption capacity of greenhouse gases, in order to slow down or stop the process of climate change.
49.
Which of the following relationships between poverty and the environment is incorrect?
50.
What is not the solution of SDG 2 mentioned in Benton-Short (2023)?
Dạ thưa thầy/ cô ạ. Thầy/ cô có thể cho em xin đáp án phần 8A + 8B được không ạ.
Chào Kiều Trang,
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Cám ơn Trang.
I would like to know the answer of this question and its relevant evidence. Thank you so much!
5. If every UEH student switched to using cloth bags every day, it would reduce ______ tons of plastic bags discharged into the environment each year.
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Hi Ngọc Bích,
You can find the answer here: https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/.
Dạ cho em xin đáp án của câu này với ạ
A food company is committed to purchasing a significant percentage of lotus seeds from smallholder farmers in the Mekong Delta to boost local economic development. What SDGs does this action directly relate to?
SDG 2
SDG 8
SDG 1
SDG 12
Và câu trên khác gì với câu dưới đây của phần 7F ạ (nếu đáp án không phải là SDG 8)?
An international food company is committed to sourcing a significant proportion of raw materials from smallholder farmers in developing countries to promote local development. What is the closest goal to which action is involved? -> Answer: SDG 8
Đáp án đúng là SDG 1 (trực tiếp).
SDG 8 có thể có nhưng gián tiếp.
Cho em hỏi đáp án của câu này là đáp án nào ạ, tại em thấy cả 4 câu đều là greenwashing ạ
Which of the following actions is not an example of “greenwashing” in corporate communication activities?
Using the “organic” label on product packaging without certification.
The company minimizes information about actual environmental goals to avoid scrutiny/monitoring.
Businesses advertise products that are eco-friendly but do not provide authentic data.
Claims to be “carbon neutral” without revealing a specific method or mechanism.
Đáp án là ý này: The company minimizes information about actual environmental goals to avoid scrutiny/monitoring. Đây là Green-hushing chứ không phải Greenwashing.