7.4 Sustainability

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Sustainability ensures the planet's ability to support life. The correct choice is True.

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What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?

• it has remained at the same level

• it has decreased dramatically

• it has decreased only slightly

• it has increased dramatically

Answer explanation

Resource consumption has increased dramatically in the last several hundred years.

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An accurate definition of Sustainability is

• meeting population needs

• meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive

• meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays

• meeting the food needs of animals

Answer explanation

Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising future generations' survival. This choice accurately defines sustainability.

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Solar, wind, and geothermal energy are all examples of _____.

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Answer explanation

Solar, wind, and geothermal energy are examples of renewable resources, which can be replenished naturally and are sustainable.

Which are examples of nonrenewable resources?

• oil

• fossil fuels

• Both

Answer explanation

Nonrenewable resources include oil and fossil fuels.

What is a non-renewable resource?

• The ability to recover after a disturbance

• Using resources that preserve ecosystem services

• resource that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystems functions

• resource that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time

Answer explanation

A non-renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time.

What is a renewable resource?

• The ability to recover after a disturbance

• Using resources that preserve ecosystem services

• resource that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystems functions

• resource that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time

Answer explanation

A renewable resource is a resource that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystems functions.

What is Sustainable development?

• The ability to recover after a disturbance

• Using resources that preserve ecosystem services

• resource that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystems functions

• resource that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time

Answer explanation

Sustainable development refers to using resources that preserve ecosystem services. This choice is the correct answer.

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Why is resilience important for sustainable development?

• Sustainable development must include resilience to be flexible enough to survive environmental stresses

• Sustainable development must include resilience to recover faster

Answer explanation

Resilience is crucial for sustainable development as it enables flexibility to withstand environmental stresses.

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How are resources used in sustainable development?

• in a sustainable development, resources are used in ways that preserve ecosystems services

• in a sustainable development, resources are overuse

Answer explanation

Resources are used in sustainable development by preserving ecosystem services.

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