pro local Quiz September

Due to rising temperatures, grapes ripen faster, leading to altered harvest cycles and affecting flavor development.

Planned obsolescence refers to the practice of designing products to have a limited lifespan intentionally.

Sauerkraut is a classic example of a fermented food, preserved through lactic acid bacteria.

Extreme weather events deviate strongly from the usual weather in a specific region and time.

Explanation: Composting and mulching are sustainable methods that protect the soil and return nutrients.

A repairability index would indicate how easy it is to repair a product, encouraging consumers to buy repair-friendly devices, extending product life, and reducing waste.

The FSC seal ensures that the wood used comes from sustainably managed forests.

Covering with frost protection fleece or natural materials like leaves protects plants from frost damage.

True Cost Accounting refers to calculating the hidden costs of consumer goods resulting from environmental and social impacts.

Earthquakes are geological events and not a weather phenomenon, while heavy snowfall, droughts, and storms can all be considered extreme weather.