Sustainable Development

What is sustainable development?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Development that focuses solely on economic growth.

• Development that prioritizes the environment over economic growth.

• Development that only benefits developed countries.

When was the term "sustainable development" coined?

• 1978

• 1980

• 1987

• 1992

What are the three pillars of sustainable development?

• Economic, social, and environmental

• Economic, political, and environmental

• Social, political, and environmental

• Economic, social, and cultural

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

What is the main objective of sustainable development?

• To promote economic growth at all costs

• To protect the environment at all costs

• To balance economic growth with environmental protection and social well-being

• To prioritize social well-being over economic growth and environmental protection

What is the name of the non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development?

• Agenda 21

• Agenda 22

• Agenda 23

• Agenda 24

What is the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

• The maximum number of individuals of a species that can be sustained by the ecosystem

• The minimum number of individuals of a species that can be sustained by the ecosystem

• The total number of individuals of all species that can be sustained by the ecosystem

• The total biomass of all species in the ecosystem

Which of the following is an example of non-renewable energy?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

What is the name of the United Nations body responsible for promoting sustainable development?

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)

• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice in agriculture?

• Clearing large areas of forest to make way for crops

• Using large amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

• Rotating crops to maintain soil health

• Allowing livestock to overgraze on land