17 Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 15: The extinction of animal species is due to... a) Human activities b) Animals eating each other c) The frequency emissions of mobile phones
a) Human activities
Goal 12: Oil is the most polluting industry in the world. Which industry comes second? a) Coal extraction b) Textile industry c) Cellphone industry
b) Textile industry
Goal 6: Where does most of the wastewater resulting from human activities go? a) It is treated and recycled b) It is stored in safe places c) It is discharged into rivers or seas without any treatment against pollution
c) It is discharged into rivers or seas without any treatment against pollution
Goal 1: How many people are living in extreme poverty worldwide? a) Around 800 people b) Around 8,000 people c) Over 800 million people
c) Over 800 million people
Goal 7: Which of these is a renewable energy source? a) Oil b) Gas c) Sunlight
c) Sunlight
Goal 2: Is enough food produced in the world to feed everyone? a) No, because I get hungry all the time b) Enough healthy food is produced, but not enough sweets and fizzy drinks c) There is enough food but not everyone can afford to buy food
c) There is enough food but not everyone can afford to buy food
Goal 2: What is malnutrition? a) When you don't have a three-course meal b) When you don't eat meat every day c) When you don't eat enough healthy food for a certain period of time
c) When you don't eat enough healthy food for a certain period of time
Goal 4: Most of the children who do not go to school live on which continent? a) Europe b) Asia c) America d) Africa
d) Africa
Goal 10: To reduce health inequalities all children should have access to: a) Clean drinking water b) Medical care c) Vaccines d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Goal 5: Only one country in the world has more women than men in parliament in 2017. Which country is it? a) The United Kingdom b) Norway c) France d) Rwanda e) Peru
d) Rwanda
Goal 1: In 1990, almost four in ten people (38%) lived in extreme poverty. How many people live in extreme poverty now? a) 1 in 10 b) 3 in 10 c) 5 in 10
a) 1 in 10
Goal 11: How many people in developing countries live in slums? a) 30% b) 55% c) 80%
a) 30%
Goal 3: How many minutes of exercise should children between 5 and 17 do everyday? a) 60 minutes b) 30 minutes c) Children don't need to exercise everyday
a) 60 minutes
Goal 4: What percentage of adults today are literate, meaning they can read and write? a) 80% b) 60% c) 30%
a) 80%
Goal 16: A "blue helmet" is... a) A soldier who works with the United Nations to maintain peace b) A firefighter in the navy c) A child soldier
a) A soldier who works with the United Nations to maintain peace
Goal 9: Which one of these innovations is the best at fighting climate change? a) An electric car b) A diesel car c) A petrol car
a) An electric car
Goal 14: What percentage of all the species living in the ocean have been identified? a) Around 5% b) Around 50% c) More than 80%
a) Around 5%
Goal 11: What is renewable energy? a) Energy that comes from natural sources and never runs out b) Energy from outer space c) A form of energy used by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt
a) Energy that comes from natural sources and never runs out
Goal 17: How does fairtrade contribute to the SDGs? a) It offers better trading conditions to producers and workers b) It increases profits for industries c) It encourages producers to hire children
a) It offers better trading conditions to producers and workers
Goal 14: Which of the following contributes to marine pollution... a) Litter on the beach b) Jellyfish and crabs c) Seaweed
a) Litter on the beach
Goal 10: We can fight inequalities by: a) Making sure that all children have access to a good education b) Making sure that everyone is wearing the same clothes c) Making sure that everyone watch the same TV
a) Making sure that all children have access to a good education
Goal 6: Which statement is correct? a) More people have a mobile phone than a toilet b) Most people have toilets but can't afford a mobile phone c) Everyone has both a mobile phone and a toilet
a) More people have a mobile phone than a toilet
Goal 3: Which of these insects has helped spread the disease malaria? a) Mosquitoes b) Dragonflies c) Fireflies
a) Mosquitoes
Goal 3: Choose two things that could help stop children under 5 from dying. a) Nutritious food b) Mobile phones c) Clean drinking water d) Fizzy drinks
a) Nutritious food and c) Clean drinking water
Goal 6: What percentage of water in the world is potable? a) Only 3 % b) Half of all water, 50 % c) Almost all of it, 97%
a) Only 3 %
Goal 15: Biodiversity is... a) The diversity of animal and plant species living on our planet b) The variety of healthy products you can find in a supermarket c) The number of planets where humans could live
a) The diversity of animal and plant species living on our planet
Goal 17: What is needed to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? a) The involvement of all countries b) The developed countries leading the change c) The developing countries leading the change
a) The involvement of all countries
Goal 14: True or false: if we do not change our habits by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than there are fish. a) True b) False
a) True
Goal 2: True or false: the number of starving people in the world is decreasing a) True b) False
a) True
Goal 4: True or false: fewer girls than boys attend school worldwide. a) True b) False
a) True
Goal 6: Potable water is: a) Water that is safe to drink b) Water that we can find in flower pots c) Water that looks clean
a) Water that is safe to drink
Goal 8: Should women be paid the same as men if they have the same job? a) Yes, men and women have the same rights b) No, men should be paid more because they are stronger
a) Yes, men and women have the same rights
Goal 7: Spot the wrong answer. Clean energy can be produced with... a) coal b) Sun c) Wind d) Waves
a) coal
Goal 5: How many countries in the world had a woman as president or head of state in 2017? a) 5 b) 20 c) 100
b) 20
Goal 5: What percentage of researchers in science and technology are women? a) 50% b) 30% c) 70%
b) 30%
Goal 16: What is a refugee camp? a) A summer camp in the mountains b) A camp for the protection of people when they flee from their homes c) A military camp
b) A camp for the protection of people when they flee from their homes
Goal 16: What is a child soldier? a) A child who plays war games with other children b) A child who is enrolled in an armed group c) Both
b) A child who is enrolled in an armed group
Goal 16: Which of the following is a democracy? a) A country ruled by a dictator b) A country ruled by the people c) A country ruled only by men
b) A country ruled by the people
Goal 6: How can you use less water? a) There's no shortage of water where I live, I can use as much as I like b) By taking a shower rather than a bath c) By drinking sweetened fizzy drinks instead of water
b) By taking a shower rather than a bath
Goal 7: Global warming happens mainly because of an increase of a certain gas in the atmosphere. Which gas is it? a) Ozone b) Carbon dioxide c) Mustard Gas
b) Carbon dioxide
Goal 9: What infrastructure is important for quality education? a) Playgrounds and snacks b) Clean schools, teachers and books c) Soft beverage dispenser
b) Clean schools, teachers and books
Goal 13: What is renewable energy? a) A brand of an energy drink b) Energy generated from natural resources—such as sunlight and wind c) A source of energy with a renewable subscription fee
b) Energy generated from natural resources—such as sunlight and wind
Goal 10: True or false: in the last 25 years, the number of people in extreme poverty has NOT gone down a) True b) False
b) False
Goal 9: True or false: everyone has access to electricity a) True b) False
b) False
Goal 9: True or false: everyone has access to the internet. a) True b) False
b) False
Goal 12: True or False: there are plenty of fish in the sea. a) True, I can eat as many as I want! b) False. Overfishing, pollution and climate change are reducing the populations of fish in the oceans
b) False. Overfishing, pollution and climate change are reducing the populations of fish in the oceans
Goal 8: If you have a job, does that mean you are safe from poverty? a) Yes, because you work to earn money b) No, you can have a job and live in poverty
b) No, you can have a job and live in poverty
Goal 12: How much food is wasted every day worldwide? a) None, as all the food is eaten or frozen b) One third of all food produced c) Very little, as people have dramatically reduced the waste
b) One third of all food produced
Goal 10: What is the best way to fight poverty? a) Do nothing and ignore the problem b) Share the wealth produced in the world c) Prevent foreigners from entering your country
b) Share the wealth produced in the world
Goal 14: What is overfishing? a) Eating too much fish and getting sick b) Taking more fish out of the sea than can be replaced naturally c) Overfeeding fish so they get bigger
b) Taking more fish out of the sea than can be replaced naturally
Goal 17: What has made communication among partners easier? a) Messenger pigeons b) The internet c) Messages in bottles
b) The internet
Goal 1: How can you tell that someone is living in poverty? a) The person doesn't have a smartphone b) The person is not able to fulfill their basic needs, including food, healthcare, education among others c) The person is not well dressed
b) The person is not able to fulfill their basic needs, including food, healthcare, education among others
Goal 2: Which of these statements is true? a) You need at least one sweetened fizzy drink per day to stay healthy b) There is enough food to feed the world c) You can stay healthy if you don't eat vegetables and fruits
b) There is enough food to feed the world
Goal 15: We must protect our forests to fight climate change because: a) Forests are good places to play b) Trees produce oxygen c) We need wood for building houses
b) Trees produce oxygen
Goal 17: A partnership is... a) When you are playing with a friend and you pretend to be parents b) When people and organizations support each other to achieve a common goal c) When two pupils eat at the same table every day
b) When people and organizations support each other to achieve a common goal
Goal 4: Education... a) Will make it hard for you to get a job b) Will help you get a job and improve your life c) Is only useful for very smart kids
b) Will help you get a job and improve your life
Goal 1: Are there fewer people living in poverty now than there were 25 years ago? a) No, 1 billion more people are now living in poverty b) Yes, 1 billion people have been lifted out of poverty
b) Yes, 1 billion people have been lifted out of poverty
Goal 8: How many people are jobless worldwide? a) 2 million b) 20 million c) 200 million
c) 200 million
Goal 3: What is the average life expectancy in the world? a) 50 years b) 60 years c) 70 years
c) 70 years
Goal 7: What does energy efficiency mean? a) When a lamp gives a bright light b) When you can use energy without having to worry about your consumption c) A device or building that uses relatively little energy to provide it with the power it needs
c) A device or building that uses relatively little energy to provide it with the power it needs
Goal 9: What is a sustainable factory? a) A factory that has been built long ago and is still functioning b) A factory that produces toxic waste c) A factory that causes no damage to the environment
c) A factory that causes no damage to the environment
Goal 2: How many people in the world are not eating enough to be in good health? a) Almost 90 people b) Almost 9,000 people c) Almost 900 million people
c) Almost 900 million people
Goal 8: What does "economic growth" mean? a) You save more money every month b) Prices are increasing c) An increase in the value of goods and services produced by a country
c) An increase in the value of goods and services produced by a country
Goal 7: Some energy sources are renewable, why? a) Because they do not pollute b) Because they are brand new c) Because they can be replenished by nature in a short time
c) Because they can be replenished by nature in a short time
Goal 4: Quality education is good for... a) Improving health b) Reducing poverty c) Both
c) Both
Goal 3: What is best for a newborn baby? a) Being bottle fed b) Drinking water c) Breastfeeding
c) Breastfeeding
Goal 13: Countries should make sure they use more: a) Coal and oil for energy b) Nuclear energy c) Energy from the sun, wind and waves
c) Energy from the sun, wind and waves
Goal 5: Who should do the cooking and cleaning in the house? a) The males in the house b) The females in the house c) Everyone should help out
c) Everyone should help out
Goal 5: Which country was the first in the world to give women full political rights (the right to vote and be elected)? a) France b) The United States of America c) Finland
c) Finland
Goal 11: Solutions to save energy and protect the planet already exist. Which of these are not real a) Bicycles b) Electric buses c) Flying cars
c) Flying cars
Goal 10: At school... a) Girls should learn to knit and cook b) Boys should learn science and technology c) Girls and boys should have equal learning opportunities
c) Girls and boys should have equal learning opportunities
Goal 13: Which of the following statements is correct? a) Global warming doesn't exist because last winter was really cold b) Global warming doesn't exist because there are still global icecaps c) Global warming will lead to more flooding and heavy storms
c) Global warming will lead to more flooding and heavy storms
Goal 11: Where is the fastest urbanization in the world happening? a) Europe b) The United States of America c) In developing countries
c) In developing countries