Business and the Natural Environment Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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