Development, GDP, Sustainability

What does GDP stand for in Geography?

• Gross Domestic Product

• Geographic Development Plan

• General Domestic Policy

• Global Domestic Product

Name one sustainability challenge faced by the world today.

• Deforestation

• Plastic pollution

• Water scarcity

• Climate change

What are the Millennium Development Goals?

• The Millennium Development Goals were established in 1990.

• The Millennium Development Goals were focused on environmental conservation only.

• The Millennium Development Goals were achieved by all countries by 2010.

• The Millennium Development Goals were eight international development goals established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000.

How do economic aspects contribute to sustainability?

• Economic aspects contribute to sustainability through exploitation of natural resources, unsustainable growth models, and prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability.

• Economic aspects contribute to sustainability through monopolizing resources, promoting wasteful practices, and ignoring environmental regulations.

• Economic aspects contribute to sustainability through deforestation, pollution, and overconsumption.

• Economic aspects contribute to sustainability through resource allocation, innovation in green technologies, conservation practices, and policy development.

Discuss one social aspect of sustainability.

• Ignoring social inequalities

• Encouraging waste production

• Disregarding community needs

• Promoting equity and social justice

Explain the transition from unsustainability to sustainability.

• Encouraging deforestation and habitat destruction

• Ignoring environmental regulations and protections

• Continuing to rely solely on non-renewable energy sources

• Implementing practices such as adopting renewable energy sources, reducing waste and pollution, promoting sustainable agriculture, and implementing conservation efforts.

How is GDP measured in Geography?

• By measuring the total land area of a country

• By calculating the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

• By counting the population density of a country

• By analyzing the average temperature of a country

What are some common sustainability challenges in urban areas?

• Noise pollution, lack of public transportation, overpopulation

• Air pollution, waste management, water scarcity, lack of green spaces, high energy consumption

Which Millennium Development Goal focuses on gender equality?

• Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

• Goal 5: Improve maternal health

• Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

• Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

How does sustainable agriculture contribute to economic sustainability?

• Sustainable agriculture has no impact on economic sustainability

• Sustainable agriculture leads to increased input costs and reduced profitability

• Sustainable agriculture harms soil health and crop resilience

• Sustainable agriculture contributes to economic sustainability by ensuring long-term profitability through reduced input costs, increased crop resilience, and improved soil health.