This checkpoint tests Block C, Sustainability, Investigation and Synthesis: planetary boundaries, the circular economy and equity, planning an environmental science investigation, and pulling the whole unit together.
This checkpoint assesses your understanding of sustainability principles, fair investigation design, and how the unit fits together.
Sustainability and the future: planetary boundaries, circular economy and equity.
Depth study: an environmental science investigation using Working Scientifically skills.
Unit synthesis and review: connecting science, impacts, action and sustainability.
1. Sustainability is best defined as:
2. A circular economy differs from a linear "take, make, waste" economy because it:
3. In the waste hierarchy, which option has the HIGHEST priority for reducing waste?
4. The "planetary boundaries" framework describes:
5. "Intergenerational equity" means:
6. Which is the MOST reliable secondary source of climate data for an investigation?
7. In a fair investigation, the independent variable is:
8. "Correlation does not prove causation" means:
9. Which is an example of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sustainable management of Country?
10. Which statement best captures the main message of this unit?
11. Explain what a circular economy is and why "reduce" and "reuse" are ranked above "recycle". 4 MARKS
12. A student wants to investigate whether shade cloth lowers the surface temperature of soil. Identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, and TWO variables that should be controlled. 4 MARKS
13. "Modern science and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge both have a role in environmental sustainability." Evaluate this statement using specific examples. 4 MARKS
Tick when you have finished all questions and reviewed your answers.