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What is the main focus of the course GEO217?
What is the main focus of the course GEO217?
- Understanding climate change impacts
- Achieving sustainable development (correct)
- Conducting leading-edge research
- Exploring adaptation strategies
Which topic will be thoroughly discussed in the course?
Which topic will be thoroughly discussed in the course?
- Water security and agriculture
- Ecosystems and ecosystem services (correct)
- Climate change impacts
- Leading-edge research
How much percentage does the term project contribute to the evaluation?
How much percentage does the term project contribute to the evaluation?
- 10% (correct)
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
What will happen in the first two weeks of the term?
What will happen in the first two weeks of the term?
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What opportunity will students have at the end of the course?
What opportunity will students have at the end of the course?
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What is the main focus of sustainable development?
What is the main focus of sustainable development?
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According to the Brundtland Commission Report, what does sustainable development aim to achieve?
According to the Brundtland Commission Report, what does sustainable development aim to achieve?
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What does environmental sustainability aim to achieve?
What does environmental sustainability aim to achieve?
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What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as?
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as?
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What is the key difference between sustainability and sustainable development?
What is the key difference between sustainability and sustainable development?
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