Sustainability

Which of the following aspects of a system are most important when considering sustainability? Economics The environment Society All of the above

All of the above

Is the following statement true or false? 'Sustainable development aims to negate all negative environmental impacts associated with a development project.' True False

False

Is this statement true or false? A system that is sustainable in its current state will remain so indefinitely. True False

False

Which of the following best describes the definition of sustainability given by the Brundtland Report? Sustainability relies on using resources more sparingly. Sustainable development allows the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development provides the greatest economic benefit to society by the development and exploitation of our environmental systems.

Sustainable development allows the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Human impact on the planet is a function of which of the following? The number of individuals relying on the Earth's natural resources. The affluence of the population, which is an indicator of the rate of resource use. The development of technologies and how they are utilised to meet the consumption of the population.

The number of individuals relying on the Earth's natural resources. The affluence of the population, which is an indicator of the rate of resource use. The development of technologies and how they are utilised to meet the consumption of the population.

Is the following statement true or false? Historically, many development decisions have been made on the basis of short-term economic benefits. True False

True

Which of the following are abstract resources? Rare animal and plant species Aesthetic value Recreation Cultural use

aesthetic value recreation cultural use

Stakeholders are: to be excluded from the decision making process at all costs because they only cause problems. an important part of the development assessment process who can help decision makers form the basis on which their decision will be made. unlikely to be interested in the outcome of the development decision

an important part of the development assessment process who can help decision makers form the basis on which their decision will be made

Biodiversity is important because: different ecosystems supply others with the materials they require to flourish. the more living animals there are on the planet the less carbon dioxide is released to the atmosphere. it is bad to allow species to become extinct.

different ecosystems supply others with the materials they require to flourish

Which of the following are renewable resources? Solar energy Iron ore Coal Managed plantation forests

solar energy managed plantation forests