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1.4 Sustainability (IB ESS)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

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1.

Explain the concept of sustainable development.

a)

Sustainable development focuses solely on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.

b)

Sustainable development is a development approach that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity to ensure that resources are available for future generations.

c)

Sustainable development aims to maximize resource consumption in the present without regard for future generations.

d)

Sustainable development is primarily concerned with social equity and ignores economic and environmental factors.

2.

What is the difference between sustainable capital and natural capital?

a)

Sustainable capital refers to resources that can be used without depleting them for future generations, while natural capital encompasses the natural resources and ecosystems that provide these sustainable resources.

b)

Sustainable capital is a type of financial investment, while natural capital refers to the monetary value of natural resources.

c)

Sustainable capital is only concerned with renewable resources, whereas natural capital includes both renewable and non-renewable resources.

d)

Sustainable capital is focused on short-term gains, while natural capital is about long-term environmental impact.

3.

What is sustainability?

a)

The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations' needs.

b)

A method of increasing economic growth at the expense of the environment.

c)

A practice that focuses solely on social equity without considering environmental impacts.

d)

A temporary solution to environmental issues that does not require long-term planning.

4.

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

a)

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once depleted.

b)

Renewable resources are always more expensive than non-renewable resources.

c)

Non-renewable resources are better for the environment than renewable resources.

d)

Renewable resources are found only in specific geographic locations, while non-renewable resources are available everywhere.

5.

What is natural income?

a)

The total money earned by a country in a year.

b)

The yield obtained from natural capital, such as the resources and services provided by ecosystems, which can be used sustainably.

c)

The income generated from investments in technology and infrastructure.

d)

The profit made from selling manufactured goods.

6.

What is the role of environmental policies in promoting sustainability?

a)

Environmental policies are regulations that aim to protect the environment and promote sustainable practices.

b)

Environmental policies are guidelines that encourage the use of fossil fuels.

c)

Environmental policies are laws that restrict all forms of industrial development.

d)

Environmental policies are recommendations for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.

7.

What is the impact of deforestation on sustainability?

a)

Deforestation leads to an increase in biodiversity and ecosystem services.

b)

Deforestation has no significant impact on climate change.

c)

Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and increased carbon emissions.

d)

Deforestation improves water quality and reduces carbon emissions.

8.

What is the significance of biodiversity in sustainability?

a)

Biodiversity is important for aesthetic purposes only.

b)

Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability, providing a wider range of resources and services essential for human survival and well-being.

c)

Biodiversity has no impact on sustainability.

d)

Biodiversity is only relevant to wildlife conservation.

9.

Define sustainable consumption.

a)

The use of goods and services that meet basic needs and bring a better quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials.

b)

The consumption of goods and services that prioritize luxury and excess over sustainability.

c)

The practice of using resources without regard for future generations or environmental impact.

d)

The act of consuming only organic products regardless of their environmental impact.

10.

What does the term 'carrying capacity' mean?

a)

The total number of species in an ecosystem.

b)

The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the ecosystem.

c)

The ability of an environment to recover from disturbances.

d)

The average lifespan of a species in a given habitat.

11.

What is ecological footprint?

a)

A measure of the total number of species in an ecosystem.

b)

A measure of the environmental impact of an individual, community, or organization, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated.

c)

A calculation of the economic value of natural resources in a region.

d)

A method for assessing the biodiversity of a habitat.

12.

What are the benefits of local sourcing of food?

a)

It increases transportation emissions.

b)

It supports local economies and often results in fresher produce.

c)

It leads to higher prices for consumers.

d)

It reduces the variety of food available.

13.

Define natural capital.

a)

Natural capital refers to the financial resources available for investment.

b)

Natural capital is the world's stocks of natural assets, including geology, soil, air, water, and all living things.

c)

Natural capital is the total value of human-made assets in an economy.

d)

Natural capital is the sum of all cultural and social resources in a community.

14.

What are ecosystem services?

a)

Benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

b)

Only the food and water provided by ecosystems.

c)

The negative impacts of ecosystems on human health.

d)

The services provided by urban environments to improve quality of life.

15.

Explain the concept of 'tragedy of the commons.'

a)

A situation where individuals work together for the common good.

b)

A scenario where shared resources are managed sustainably by the community.

c)

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to long-term negative consequences for the community.

d)

A concept that describes the benefits of privatizing resources.