APHG Unit 7.8

What is the main focus of sustainable development?

• Focusing solely on environmental conservation

• Increasing economic production indefinitely

• Promoting global trade without restrictions

• Meeting current needs without harming future generations

Which practice did the Soviet Union engage in that led to the drying up of the Aral Sea?

• Natural climate change effects

• Unregulated industrial dumping

• Diverting rivers for irrigation

• Overfishing in the Aral Sea

What percentage of renewable electricity did Patagonia's owned and operated facilities in the USA use in 2022?

• 50%

• 76%

• 100%

• 85%

What is a key goal of ecotourism?

• To promote local shopping

• To maximize tourist numbers

• To develop large-scale tourist facilities

• To conserve natural resources and educate tourists

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the UN's sustainable development goals?

• Promoting industrial growth

• Reducing poverty

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption

• Creating sustainable cities