UNIT environmental issues 11 - 14

A decision by a corporation to turnover much of the responsibility for production to independent suppliers, is?

• Cottage Industry
• Labor-intensive
• Outsourcing

Fuel derived from wood, plants or animal waste is

• Geothermal energy
• Biomass fuel

Which renewable energy source has the most potential for large-scale industrial implementation?

• Biomass
• Solar
• Wind
• Geothermal

What challenges do developing countries face during industrialization?

• Excessive technological advancement
• Limited infrastructure
• Overabundance of skilled labor
• Surplus of capital investment

Which economic model emphasizes sustainable industrial growth?

• Unrestricted capitalism
• Green economy approach
• Complete state control
• Total market deregulation

Which international agreement most comprehensively addresses global environmental challenges?

• Paris Climate Accord
• Kyoto Protocol
• Montreal Protocol
• Copenhagen Agreement

How do technological innovations impact industrial development?

• Slow economic progress
• Increase productivity and efficiency
• Reduce employment opportunities
• Eliminate international competition

Which indicator best measures a country's human development?

• Military expenditure
• Number of skyscrapers
• Human Development Index
• Total population size

What economic transformation occurs during industrialization?

• Shift from agricultural to manufacturing and service sectors
• Complete elimination of rural economies
• Reduction in technological complexity
• Permanent cessation of international trade

How do carbon offset programs contribute to global environmental management?

• Completely eliminate carbon emissions
• Provide financial incentives for reduction
• Mandate industrial shutdowns
• Ignore industrial pollution