Week 1 Lesson 2 Activity 2 Sustainability Quiz

What is sustainability focused on?

• Ignoring the needs of future generations

• Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the future

• Exploiting natural resources

• Maximizing profits in the short term

What are some examples of environmental sustainability issues mentioned?

• Water scarcity, soil erosion, overpopulation

• Traffic congestion, noise pollution, deforestation

• Climate change, ecosystem collapse, air pollution

• Wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes

What does social sustainability aim to achieve?

• Making society work for everyone

• Excluding certain groups from benefits

• Promoting individualism over community

• Encouraging conflict and inequality

What is financial sustainability about?

• Ignoring economic fluctuations

• Good fiscal stewardship and long-term investment

• Increasing national debt without regulation

• Maximizing short-term profits at any cost

How can America lead the world according to the transcript?

• By isolating itself from global affairs

• By committing to sustainability

• By focusing only on short-term gains

• By ignoring environmental issues