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Pillars of sustainability

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sustainability is...

Meeting the needs of the ​ (a)   , without comprimising the ability of ​ (b)   generations to meet their own needs.

Choose from the below words
present
future
current
adult
2.

The term 'sustainable development' is considered an oxymoron.

What does this mean?

a)

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by all people

b)

Sustainable development is a silly concept

c)

Sustainable development both mean the same thing

d)

'Sustainable' and 'development' contradict each other as words

3.

Which of the following is not a critique of sustainability?

a)

Can contribute to 'greenwashing' of consumers because it is overused

b)

Sustainable practices are ineffective and are not making enough progress

c)

It is difficult for everyone to practice sustainability particularly people in low- and middle-income countries

d)

It is difficult to measure

4.

​ (a)   sustainability is about job creation, profitability and proper accounting of ecosystem services for optimal cost-benefit analysis

Choose from the below words
Economic
Social
Environmental
5.

​ (a)   sustainability is about the wellbeing of people, and includes concepts such as equity and upholding basic human rights.

Choose from the below words
Social
Environmental
Economic
6.

(a)   sustainability is about maintaining an ecological balance in our planet's natural environment and conserving natural resources

Choose from the below words
Social
Environmental
Economic
7.

Organize these options into the right categories:

Categorize the following

Creating jobs for people to work in

Having shared community spaces for recreation

People in decent and well-paid employment

Having access to education

Having access to healthcare

Promoting recycling practices

Investing in renewable energy resoures

Sustainable agriculture practices

Conserving water

Implementing renewable energy

Efficient supply chains

Reducing waste and landfill

Economic sustainability
Social sustainability
Environmental sustainability