Sustainable Development

When did the idea of sustainable development first emerge?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What is the official definition of sustainable development?

• Development that prioritizes the needs of future generations over the present

• Development that focuses on economic growth at the expense of the environment

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

• Development that disregards the impact on future generations

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Where is sustainability achieved according to the text?

• At the intersection of environmental protection and social responsibility

• At the intersection of social responsibility and environmental protection

• At the intersection of social responsibility and economic goals

• At the intersection of economic goals and environmental protection

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How can companies create value through sustainable development?

• By ignoring environmental concerns for higher profits

• By focusing solely on social responsibility

• By combining respect for the environment, social equity, and commercial success

• By prioritizing commercial success over environmental protection

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of how companies can contribute to sustainable development?

• Using excessive energy and water in production

• Ignoring working conditions offered by suppliers and subcontractors

• Offering products and packaging that use excessive materials

• Improving employees' quality of life at work

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What does sustainable development mean for growth?

• Growth must be accomplished without any regard for the environment

• Growth must be accomplished without any regard for future generations

• Growth must be accomplished at the expense of social responsibility

• Growth must be accomplished with respect for nature and humankind

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What is the main focus of sustainable development?

• Social responsibility at any cost

• Environmental protection at any cost

• Economic growth at any cost

• Balancing economic goals, social responsibility, and environmental protection

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What is the goal of sustainable development in relation to future generations?

• To disregard the needs of future generations

• To ensure the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

• To focus solely on the needs of future generations

• To prioritize the needs of the present over the future

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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How can sustainable development benefit companies?

• By focusing solely on commercial success

• By ignoring social equity for higher profits

• By disregarding environmental protection for higher profits

• By creating value through respect for the environment, social equity, and commercial success

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What is the impact of sustainable development on companies?

• It disregards the importance of social and environmental responsibilities for companies

• It has no impact on companies

• It creates important economic, social, and environmental responsibilities for companies

• It only focuses on environmental responsibilities for companies

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