7.8: Sustainable Development

What is sustainable development?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

• Rapid industrialization of economies

• The process of urbanization and expansion of cities

• Exploitation of natural resources without regard to future consequences

What can lead to resource depletion?

• Increased consumption of fossil fuels and higher land usage

• Sustainable farming practices

• Decreased energy demand

• Reduction in population growth rates

What is a consequence of not protecting the natural environment?

• Decreased consumerism

• Environmental degradation

• Increased biodiversity

• Lower energy consumption

Based on the image, What happened to the Aral Sea?

• It expanded due to climate change

• It dried up due to diversion of rivers for irrigation

• It was preserved through conservation efforts

• It became a major tourist attraction

What is a negative impact of economic development?

• Lowered energy demand

• Decreased consumption habits

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduced air, water, and soil pollution

What is ecotourism?

• Tourism focused on urban development

• A form of tourism that supports mass commercialization

• A form of sustainable tourism that supports the local environment and people

• Tourism that promotes the use of fossil fuels

What is the main goal of the sustainable development goals created by the United Nations?

• To increase global consumerism

• To promote economic development without regard for the environment

• To address various aspects of sustainable development globally

• To focus solely on poverty reduction

How can societies reduce environmental impact?

• Expanding urban sprawl

• Promoting jobs in eco-tourism and supporting green energy

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Reducing recycling programs

Based on the image, What is a result of soil salinization?

• Reduced water usage

• Enhanced soil fertility

• Land degradation

• Increased crop yields

Review: What does the demographic transition model show?

• That economic development leads to increased birth rates

• That as countries progress, their growth rates shrink

• That sustainable development is not achievable

• That population growth is unrelated to economic development