Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Design Course
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the environmental principles in the context of sustainability?

  • Economic growth (correct)
  • Waste minimization
  • Biodiversity preservation
  • Resource conservation
  • In the context of sustainable design, what is the primary focus of energy efficiency using passive techniques?

  • Maximizing renewable energy sources
  • Minimizing reliance on fossil fuels
  • Reducing heat loss and gain through building envelope (correct)
  • Optimizing energy storage systems
  • According to sustainable development principles, what is a key aspect of achieving social sustainability?

  • Maximizing corporate profits
  • Encouraging consumerism
  • Promoting individual economic growth
  • Ensuring equitable access to resources (correct)
  • What is the primary goal of responsible care as a part of sustainable systems?

    <p>Minimizing environmental impact of industrial processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a core component of sustainable consumption?

    <p>Minimizing ecological footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the minimization of resource usage?

    <p>Cleaner production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the terms commonly used in the field of sustainable development?

    <p>Cleaner production, pollution control, and eco-design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are there imprecise definitions of the terms used in sustainable development?

    <p>Geographical differences in term usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the emergence of numerous new terms or extensions of existing terms in the sustainability field?

    <p>Availability of various information sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help improve communication within the scientific community, organizations, agencies, and stakeholders in regard to sustainable development concepts?

    <p>Semantics and content analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of responsible care as a part of sustainable systems?

    <p>Reduction of societal impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the emergence of numerous new terms or extensions of existing terms in the sustainability field?

    <p>Advancements in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sustainable design, what is the primary focus of energy efficiency using passive techniques?

    <p>Minimizing environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to sustainable development principles, what is a key aspect of achieving economic sustainability?

    <p>Balancing economic growth and environmental preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the integration of environmental, economic, and societal considerations into decision-making processes?

    <p>Triple bottom line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of sustainable development terminology?

    <p>Minimization of resource usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is critical attention required for the definitions and semantic meanings of sustainability terms?

    <p>To reduce confusion about usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables better communication within the scientific community, organizations, agencies, and stakeholders regarding sustainable development concepts?

    <p>Hierarchical classification and relationship of terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the multitude of definitions causing confusion about the usage of sustainability terms?

    <p>Similarity among some terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of sustainable development terminology?

    <p>To achieve better and easier understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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