Sustainable Food Choices
This quiz on Sustainable Food Choices will test your knowledge about the impact of food choices on the environment and how to make more sustainable choices.
Questions
Which of the following is a sustainable food choice?
- Eating meat every day
- Buying organic produce
- Eating processed foods
- Eating local and seasonal foods
What is the term for the practice of avoiding or reducing the consumption of meat and animal products?
- Vegetarianism
- Veganism
- Pescetarianism
- Flexitarianism
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is released into the atmosphere during the production of meat?
- Carbon dioxide
- Methane
- Nitrous oxide
- All of the above
Which of the following is a sustainable seafood choice?
- Buying seafood that is caught using bottom trawling
- Buying seafood that is farmed in open-net pens
- Buying seafood that is caught using sustainable fishing methods
- Buying seafood that is imported from overseas
What is the term for the practice of reducing food waste?
- Composting
- Meal planning
- Food preservation
- All of the above
Which of the following is a sustainable food packaging choice?
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam containers
- Glass jars
- Compostable packaging
Which of the following is a sustainable way to grow food?
- Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides
- Using genetically modified seeds
- Using organic farming methods
- Using hydroponic farming methods
Which of the following is a sustainable way to cook food?
- Using a gas stove
- Using an electric stove
- Using a microwave
- Using a solar oven
Which of the following is a sustainable way to store food?
- Using a refrigerator
- Using a freezer
- Using a pantry
- Using a root cellar
Which of the following is a sustainable way to dispose of food waste?
- Throwing it in the trash
- Flushing it down the toilet
- Composting it
- Burning it
Which of the following is a sustainable way to eat out?
- Choosing restaurants that serve locally sourced food
- Choosing restaurants that have a sustainable seafood policy
- Choosing restaurants that offer plant-based menu options
- All of the above
Which of the following is a sustainable way to shop for food?
- Shopping at big-box grocery stores
- Shopping at farmers markets
- Shopping at food co-ops
- Shopping online
Which of the following is a sustainable way to grow your own food?
- Using a traditional garden
- Using a raised bed garden
- Using a container garden
- Using a hydroponic garden
Which of the following is a sustainable way to preserve food?
- Canning
- Freezing
- Drying
- Pickling
Which of the following is a sustainable way to reduce your food footprint?
- Eating less meat
- Eating more plant-based foods
- Buying local and seasonal foods
- Reducing food waste