GPD and You

What does the term "sustainable" mean in the context of environmental conservation and responsible resource management?

• Using resources in a way that meets current needs without depleting them for future generations

• Using resources in a way that meets current needs and depleting them for future generations

• Using resources in a way that depletes them for current needs without considering future generations

• Using resources in a way that depletes them for current needs and future generations

Who coined this definition of sustainability?

• John Muir in his book "The Yosemite"

• The Brundtland Commission in their 1987 report "Our Common Future"

• The World Wildlife Fund in their 1961 mission statement

• The Sierra Club in their 1892 founding document

What is the principle of "accessibility" in sustainability, and why is it important?

• Promoting equality and exclusion in resource distribution for only Spanish speaking people

• Limiting access to resources, opportunities, and benefits based on socio-economic status or location

• Ensuring that resources, opportunities, and benefits are available to all, regardless of socio-economic status or location

• Ignoring the needs of marginalized communities in resource management

When discussing sustainability, what does the term "demand" refer to?

• The quantity of resources or products required to meet the needs of a population

• A command that you give when you want something

• The quantity of resources or products available in a given area

• A man named Dan

What is the primary responsibility of individuals in promoting sustainability?

• To reap the financial rewards

• To rely on governments and organizations to promote sustainability and environmental actions

• To discuss the impact of their actions on the environment and to complain openly

• To make environmentally conscious choices, reduce waste, and conserve resources in their daily lives

Who is an entrepreneur, and how can they contribute to sustainable business practices?

• A person who buys businesses and makes them slightly better but more successful

• Someone who invests in businesses; they can contribute by supporting environmentally friendly products or sustainable business practices

• Someone who starts and operates a business; they can contribute by creating environmentally friendly products or adopting sustainable business practices

• Someone who studies business; they can contribute by researching sustainable business practices

In the context of sustainability, what is meant by the term "impact"?

• The result of a meteor hitting the earth

• The effects, only positive, that human activities have on the environment and society

• The effects, only negative, that human activities have on the environment and society

• The effects, both positive and negative, that human activities have on the environment and society

Name one famous non-profit organization dedicated to environmental sustainability.

• Sierra Club

• World Wildlife Fund

• Tesla

• The Nature Conservancy

What is the difference between "equality" and "equity" in the context of sustainability?

• Equity is a type of liquidity in finance, while equality is a pipe dream thought up by the hippies

• "Equality" means ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their starting point, while "equity" means treating everyone the same

• "Equality" means treating everyone the same, while "equity" means prioritizing certain groups over others

• "Equality" means treating everyone the same, while "equity" means ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their starting point

What does Meraki Giving mean?

• Giving with your soul

• Standing up for the little guy

• Showing spirit against all odds

• Delicious soup