Eco-Anxiety & Climate-Conscious Living

1. What is eco-anxiety?

A) Fear of insects
B) Worry about technology
C) Anxiety caused by environmental concerns ✅
D) Fear of traveling

2. Which generation is most commonly associated with eco-anxiety?

A) Baby Boomers
B) Generation X
C) Millennials
D) Generation Z ✅

3. Which practice can help reduce individual carbon footprint?

A) Driving more
B) Eating more meat
C) Using public transport ✅
D) Taking long showers

4. What is a climate-positive lifestyle?

A) Supporting fossil fuels
B) Ignoring global warming
C) Living in a way that reduces more CO₂ than it produces ✅
D) Using single-use plastics

5. Which of these is a symptom of eco-anxiety?

A) Excitement
B) Motivation to litter
C) Despair about environmental future ✅
D) Joy about climate change

6. What type of diet has the lowest carbon footprint?

A) Meat-heavy
B) Vegetarian
C) Mediterranean
D) Plant-based/vegan ✅

7. Which organization coined the term “eco-anxiety”?

A) Greenpeace
B) American Psychological Association ✅
C) United Nations
D) NASA

8. Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by livestock?

A) CO₂
B) Nitrogen
C) Methane ✅
D) Oxygen

9. Which practice helps with sustainable shopping?

A) Impulse buying
B) Choosing fast fashion
C) Buying second-hand ✅
D) Ignoring labels

10. What is climate grief?

A) Sadness about losing a home
B) Sadness over personal failures
C) Grief caused by environmental destruction ✅
D) Worry about the economy

11. Which of these is a renewable energy source?

A) Coal
B) Wind ✅
C) Diesel
D) Natural Gas

12. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?

A) Your shoe size
B) The CO₂ emissions of your lifestyle ✅
C) A fossil
D) Your height

13. Which country is known for being carbon negative?

A) China
B) USA
C) Bhutan ✅
D) India

14. Which daily habit reduces water usage?

A) Taking long baths
B) Washing cars daily
C) Turning off the tap while brushing ✅
D) Watering lawns daily

15. Which of these helps reduce eco-anxiety?

A) Avoiding the topic
B) Doomscrolling
C) Taking climate action ✅
D) Ignoring the news

16. What does “zero waste” aim to achieve?

A) Using fewer apps
B) Reducing plastic use
C) Sending no trash to landfills ✅
D) Eating more food

17. How can trees help fight climate change?

A) By releasing methane
B) By absorbing carbon dioxide ✅
C) By creating plastic
D) By increasing temperature

18. What is greenwashing?

A) Eco-friendly cleaning
B) Pretending to be environmentally friendly ✅
C) Washing with eco soap
D) Recycling water

19. What is the main cause of climate change?

A) Sunlight
B) Deforestation
C) Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities ✅
D) Volcanoes

20. What is a carbon offset?

A) A way to deny climate change
B) A method to increase emissions
C) A way to balance out your carbon footprint ✅
D) A tax on cars

21. Which practice helps lower your carbon footprint while traveling?

A) Flying often
B) Driving solo
C) Using trains and buses ✅
D) Owning multiple cars

22. What is the term for farming that protects the environment?

A) Organic farming
B) Industrial farming
C) Regenerative agriculture ✅
D) GMOs

23. Which type of product is most eco-friendly?

A) Single-use plastic
B) Recyclable and reusable ✅
C) Disposable cutlery
D) Styrofoam

24. What’s a sign of fast fashion?

A) Durable clothes
B) Timeless designs
C) Constant new collections at low prices ✅
D) Fair labor wages


25. What’s a personal benefit of climate action?

A) Weight gain
B) Reduced anxiety and more purpose ✅
C) Higher energy bills
D) Less sleep

26. Which of these items takes the longest to decompose?

A) Banana peel
B) Aluminum can ✅
C) Newspaper
D) Cotton t-shirt

27. What is one of the best ways to reduce food waste?

A) Buying in bulk
B) Ignoring expiration dates
C) Meal planning ✅
D) Eating out often

28. What’s a common trigger for eco-anxiety?

A) Good weather
B) Environmental news and disasters ✅
C) Shopping online
D) Planting trees

29. What does “conscious consumerism” mean?

A) Buying unconsciously
B) Buying for status
C) Buying with awareness of environmental and social impact ✅
D) Buying on impulse

30. Which of the following is a sustainable fashion practice?

A) Buying trendy clothes weekly
B) Donating and upcycling clothes ✅
C) Wearing once and discarding
D) Burning old clothes

31. What’s one way to live more climate-consciously at home?

A) Leaving lights on
B) Switching to LED bulbs ✅
C) Using coal for heating
D) Keeping AC on all day

32. Which term refers to emotional fatigue from environmental problems?

A) Eco fatigue ✅
B) Green burn
C) Nature distress
D) Soil sickness

33. What kind of diet contributes most to deforestation?

A) Vegan
B) Dairy-free
C) Meat-based ✅
D) Organic

34. Which group of people is disproportionately affected by climate change?

A) Billionaires
B) Global North
C) Low-income and marginalized communities ✅
D) Frequent flyers

35. What’s one way to reduce single-use plastic?

A) Use plastic straws
B) Bring your own reusable bags ✅
C) Buy plastic bottles
D) Ignore packaging

36. Which of these is a psychological coping strategy for eco-anxiety?

A) Bottling up emotions
B) Avoiding the topic
C) Community activism ✅
D) Ignoring reality

37. What is “climate literacy”?

A) Reading nature novels
B) Understanding climate science and solutions ✅
C) Watching weather forecasts
D) Memorizing plant names

38. Which of these is a climate-friendly habit?

A) Washing clothes daily
B) Using cold water for laundry ✅
C) Running half loads in dishwasher
D) Dry cleaning everything

39. What’s a green alternative to gasoline cars?

A) Diesel
B) Electric vehicles ✅
C) SUVs
D) Sports cars

40. What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?

A) Increase oil production
B) Limit global warming to below 2°C ✅
C) Support coal industries
D) Build more highways

41. How does planting native species help the planet?

A) It destroys biodiversity
B) It supports local ecosystems ✅
C) It introduces invasive pests
D) It increases emissions

42. What is an eco-footprint?

A) A shoe brand
B) The number of animals one owns
C) The environmental impact of a person or organization ✅
D) A tree-planting technique

43. Which activity uses the most household water?

A) Washing dishes
B) Watering plants
C) Lawn irrigation ✅
D) Drinking water

44. What does “buy less, choose well” suggest?

A) Hoard essentials
B) Choose low-quality fast fashion
C) Practice mindful consumption ✅
D) Buy for discounts

45. Which material is biodegradable?

A) Plastic
B) Styrofoam
C) Cotton ✅
D) Nylon

46. What does sustainable development aim for?

A) Profit at all costs
B) Short-term growth
C) Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs ✅
D) Maximizing output

47. What is the most sustainable way to handle old electronics?

A) Throw in garbage
B) Donate or recycle through e-waste centers ✅
C) Burn them
D) Bury in yard

48. Which psychological benefit comes from nature connection?

A) Increased anxiety
B) Improved mental well-being ✅
C) Reduced empathy
D) Mental fog

49. What is the first step in managing eco-anxiety?

A) Denial
B) Panic buying
C) Acknowledge and validate the feelings ✅
D) Social media detox

50. How can storytelling help climate awareness?

A) It spreads misinformation
B) It makes people panic
C) It inspires empathy and action ✅
D) It delays progress

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