Survey on Students’ Sustainability Awareness (2024/25)

This survey is designed to explore students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to sustainability.
Your responses will contribute to enhancing sustainability education and strengthening related initiatives across the university. We sincerely appreciate your time and valuable input.

1. What is the main cause of pollution of streams and rivers in Azerbaijan?

1. What is the main cause of pollution of streams and rivers in Azerbaijan? Dumping of garbage by cities Surface water running off gardens, streets, paved lots and farm fields Litter near streams and rivers Waste dumped by factories Don’t know
2. Ozone forms a protective layer in the earth’s upper atmospher What does ozone protect us
from?

2. Ozone forms a protective layer in the earth’s upper atmospher What does ozone protect us
from? Acid rain Climate change Sudden changes in temperature Harmful UV rays I do not know
3. What is the name of the primary federal agency that oversees environmental regulation?

3. What is the name of the primary federal agency that oversees environmental regulation? Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry of Emergency Situaitons Ministry of Health National Agency on Food safety Don’t know
4. What is the primary benefit of wetlands?

4. What is the primary benefit of wetlands? Promote flooding Treating the water before it enters lakes, streams, rivers or oceans Keep the number of undesirable plants and animals low Provide good sites for landfills I do not know
5. Which of the following is an example of sustainable forest management?

5. Which of the following is an example of sustainable forest management? Setting aside forests to be off-limits to the public Never harvesting more than what the forest produces in new growth Producing lumber for nearby communities to build affordable housing Putting the local communities in charge of forest resources I do not know
6. In Azerbaijan, what do we currently with the oil polluted lands?

6. In Azerbaijan, what do we currently with the oil polluted lands? Cleaning soil Selling it's waste to other countries Keeping as a historical heritage Using it as an educational tool Don’t know
7. Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of sustainable development

7. Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of sustainable development Creating a government welfare system that ensures universal access to education, healthcare and social services Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future genertions Setting aside resources for preservation, never to be used Building a neighborhood that is both socio-demographically and economically diverce Don’t now
8. Where are the wealthies people in the World live?

8. Where are the wealthies people in the World live? Europe and North America Global South China Lathin America I do not know
9. Over the past three decades, what has happened to the difference between the wealth of the richest and poorest people in Azerbaijan

9. Over the past three decades, what has happened to the difference between the wealth of the richest and poorest people in Azerbaijan The difference has increased The difference has stayed about the same The difference has decreased Don’t now
10. Higher levels of education generally lead to [. . .]

10. Higher levels of education generally lead to [. . .] Lower levels of voter turnout Greater annual earnings Larger family size Higher self-esteem Don’t know
11. Which of the following populations has the highest rate of growth?

11. Which of the following populations has the highest rate of growth? North America Europe China Africa Don’t know
12. Which of the following countries is a biggest emitter of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide?

12. Which of the following countries is a biggest emitter of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide? China USA India Japan Don’t know
13. Many economists argue that electricity prices in Azerbaijan are too low because [. . .]

13. Many economists argue that electricity prices in Azerbaijan are too low because [. . .] They do not reflect the costs of pollution from generating the electricity Too many suppliers go out of business Electric companies have a monopoly in their service area Consumers spend only a small part of their income on energy Don’t know
14. Which of the following is a leading cause of the depletion of fish stocks in the Caspian Sea?

14. Which of the following is a leading cause of the depletion of fish stocks in the Caspian Sea? Illegal fishing Lost spawning grounds Pollution of the sea Global climate change Don’t know
15. Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of economic sustainability?

15. Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of economic sustainability? Maximizing the share price of a company’s stock Long-term profitability When costs equal revenue Continually expanding market share Don’t know
16. Which of the following is the primary reason that gasoline prices have risen over the past
several decades in Azerbaijan?

16. Which of the following is the primary reason that gasoline prices have risen over the past
several decades in Azerbaijan? Growing percentage of gas stations owned by large corporations Increasing oil discoveries overseas Higher rates of state and federal gasoline tax Increasing global demand for oil Don’t know