Three Pillars of Sustainability

What are the three pillars of sustainability?

• Social, environmental and political

• Economic, social and political

• Social, economic and environmental

• Economic, ecological and social

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Why is it important to consider all three pillars of sustainability?

• Because focusing on one pillar can lead to imbalances and unsustainable practices.

• Because economic growth is the only important factor.

• Because social issues are irrelevant to sustainability.

• Because environmental concerns are the only priority.

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a world in which human populations can continue to exist indefinitely with a high standard of living and health

• population crisis

• consuption

• sustainable

• environment

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The goal of using resources to meet the needs of both current and future generations is referred

to as

• sustainability

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• environmental science

• preservation

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State in which a human population can survive indefinitely

• Sustainability

• Environmental Science

• Ecology

• "Tragedy of the Commons"

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The three areas of sustainability are

• Physical, Economical, Political

• Environmental, Social, Physical

• Economical, Environmental, Social

• Physical, Political, Social

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Which of the following is NOT considered a pillar of environmental sustainability?

• Economic sustainability

• Social sustainability

• Technological sustainability

• Environmental sustainability

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Which of the following best describes the three pillars of sustainability?

• Economic, Social, Environmental

• Political, Economic, Social

• Environmental, Technological, Social

• Cultural, Economic, Environmental

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How do the three pillars of sustainability interact with each other?

• They operate independently without affecting each other

• They are interconnected and changes in one can affect the others

• They are only relevant in environmental science

• They are unrelated to economic growth

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Which pillar of sustainability focuses on reducing poverty and improving quality of life?

• Economic

• Social

• Environmental

• Technological

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