AI and the Environment

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main idea of "AI and the Environment"?

   1. Running AI uses a LOT of electricity and water.
   2. Use AI as the final authority for the whole decision
   3. Avoid checking the answer once it sounds polished
   4. Focus only on speed instead of judgment

2. Which concept is most central to "AI and the Environment"?

   1. energy use
   2. data center
   3. emissions
   4. renewable energy

3. Which use of AI fits this topic best?

   1. Let the AI decide what matters without your review
   2. Use the answer before checking whether it fits the situation
   3. AI has real environmental costs
   4. Trust the first answer because it sounds confident

4. What should a careful learner remember about "Why this matters"?

   1. Use "Why this matters" as a reminder to verify the AI output before anyone relies on it.
   2. Skip the context so the tool can guess faster
   3. Treat the output as private even after sharing it online
   4. Use the answer without checking the source

5. You want to use AI after this lesson. What is the safest next step?

   1. Act immediately because the AI answer is written clearly
   2. AI cannot make the human values decision for you.
   3. Hide uncertainty so the final answer looks cleaner
   4. Use private or sensitive details before checking permission

6. How should AI output about data center be treated?

   1. As proof that no other source is needed
   2. As a replacement for context, consent, or expert review
   3. As a draft or helper output that still needs human judgment and verification
   4. As something that becomes correct when it sounds confident

7. Name one way to verify an AI answer about data center.

8. Which action would help you apply "AI and the Environment" responsibly?

   1. Use the tool to avoid thinking through the tradeoff
   2. Keep going even if the output conflicts with a trusted source
   3. Trust the first answer because it sounds confident
   4. Some companies are better than others