Question 1

The most commonly used definition of sustainability can be found in the World Commission on Environment and Development's Brundtland Commission.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Brundtland Commission's definition of sustainability is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Question 2

The US Environmental Protection Agency was established under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan.

Accepted Answer

The US Environmental Protection Agency was established under the leadership of President Richard Nixon in 1970.

Question 3

The US Green Building Council developed the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)

Accepted Answer

The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) was actually developed in the UK by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The US Green Building Council developed their own rating system called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Question 4

Agenda 21, a global action agenda on how to achieve global sustainable development, was created at the 1983 World Commission on Environment and Development in Stockholm.

Accepted Answer

The correct year and location for the creation of Agenda 21 is the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Question 5

The book, The Population Bomb, was written by:

Accepted Answer

The Population Bomb was written by Paul R. Ehrlich in 1968.

Question 6

Earth Day, a day to inform and educate residents on the values of the natural environment was created in:

Accepted Answer

Earth Day was created in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise public awareness and promote conservation efforts.

Question 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency was established in:

Accepted Answer

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was actually established in 1970, which is not listed among the options provided.

Question 8

Communities can use LEED standards to determine how "green" which of the following structures are built:

Accepted Answer

LEED standards can be used for all types of structures - individual homes, local government buildings, and commercial buildings.

Question 9

The noted "P-Patch" community garden program can be found in which of the following cities:

Accepted Answer

The "P-Patch" community garden program is unique to Seattle, Washington. It was started in 1973 and has now grown to include over 90 community gardens throughout the city.

Quiz 4: Planning and Sustainability