Sustainability

What is the definition of sustainable development according to the UN Bruntland Commission?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Development that prioritizes economic growth above all else.

• Development that focuses solely on environmental conservation.

• Development that ensures equal distribution of resources among all current generations.

What does the term "replacement rate" refer to in the context of replenishable resources?

• The speed at which resources are consumed by humans.

• The rate at which natural systems can replenish resources.

• The total amount of a specific resource available on Earth.

• The rate at which new technologies replace old resource-intensive ones.

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What is the current trend regarding resource consumption compared to the replacement rate?

• Resources are being consumed at the same rate they are replenished, maintaining equilibrium.

• Resources are being replenished faster than they are consumed, leading to an abundance.

• Resources are being consumed much faster than their replacement rate, leading to depletion.

• Resource consumption has significantly decreased in recent decades due to conservation efforts.

What are the "Three E's" that represent the key frameworks for sustainability?

• Energy, Efficiency, Ethics

• Environment, Economy, Equity

• Education, Engagement, Empowerment

• Ecology, Evolution, Ecosystems