Practice Definitions & Key Concepts (1.1) - πŸ“˜ Chapter: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics
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Definitions & Key Concepts

Practice - Definitions & Key Concepts

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Question 1 Easy

Define sustainable development in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how current resources can affect the future.

Question 2 Easy

List the three pillars of sustainability.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the three key dimensions of sustainability.

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Question 1

What defines sustainable development according to the Brundtland Commission?

1. Developing resources for today
2. Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
3. Environmental protection only

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the relationship between current resource use and future availability.

Question 2

The three pillars of sustainability include environmental, economic, and social dimensions. True or False?

True
False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the overlaps in community, economy, and environmental practices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a local community facing deforestation for development. Discuss how this decision might affect all three pillars of sustainability and suggest alternatives.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how sustainable practices can offer long-term solutions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the role interconnectedness plays in climate change policy decisions. Provide a detailed analysis.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the far-reaching impacts of regulations on communities as well as ecosystems.

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