Business and the Natural Environment Quiz
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What is natural capital?

  • World’s stocks of natural assets, including geology, soil, air, water, and living things (correct)
  • The capital invested in eco-friendly businesses
  • The financial assets of a nation related to its natural resources
  • The capital invested in renewable energy sources

What is the goal of sustainable development?

  • To exploit natural resources for immediate profit
  • To maximize economic growth without considering environmental impact
  • To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (correct)
  • To prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability

Why is preserving our common ecosystem an urgent imperative?

  • To maintain the status quo of resource consumption
  • To maximize profits for current businesses
  • To ensure natural resources are preserved for future generations (correct)
  • To control the distribution of natural assets

What does sustainable development require human society to do?

<p>Use natural resources at a rate that can be continued over an indefinite period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles of sustainable development mentioned in the text?

<p>Equitable distribution of natural resource benefits and burdens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Anthropocene era mentioned in the text?

<p>Human activity as the dominant influence on climate and the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenges do businesses face as a result of the Anthropocene era?

<p>Limited supplies of critical resources and unpredictable weather changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What opportunities do businesses have in the context of addressing environmental challenges?

<p>Both help society and enjoy great commercial success (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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