CH 4.2 : Environmental Sustainability

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What is a major consequence of climate change in South Africa?

Unpredictable rainfall patterns (correct)

Increase in rainfall patterns

Reduced frequency of extreme weather events

Decrease in temperature

What is a leading cause of land degradation in South Africa?

Deforestation (correct)

Overgrazing (correct)

Urbanization

Overfishing

What is a measure taken by South Africa to combat environmental pollution?

Subsidizing renewable energy (correct)

Promoting fossil fuels

Increasing emissions standards

Implementing recycling programs (correct)

What is a major environmental problem in South Africa?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of overpopulation in South Africa?

Depletion of resources like water Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Environment Management Act?

To require environmental impact assessments Signup and view all the answers

What is an initiative to reduce emissions in South Africa?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a major environmental issue affecting public health in South Africa?

Pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is a measure to promote sustainability in South Africa?

Providing incentives for renewable energy Signup and view all the answers

What is an environmental challenge facing sustainable development in South Africa?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of sustainable environmental management?

To maintain natural resources for future generations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an approach to sustainability?

Legislation and Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of mining and industrial activities on the environment?

Significant environmental pollution and health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

To integrate sustainable practices into various sectors of the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to sustainability involves informing the public about environmental issues?

Education and Awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of overgrazing and improper land use?

Land degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is a global initiative that South Africa participates in?

The Millennium Development Goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of South Africa's reliance on coal and other fossil fuels?

Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects?

To encourage tourism and business practices that are environmentally responsible and sustainable Signup and view all the answers

What is an economic measure approach to sustainability?

Taxing harmful products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of loss of biodiversity in South Africa?

Habitat destruction, pollution, and overexploitation of species Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant impact of environmental deterioration on South Africa?

Threat to ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is NOT a measure taken by South Africa to protect the environment?

Reliance on fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of overpopulation in South Africa?

Depletion of resources like water Signup and view all the answers

What is a major environmental challenge facing South Africa in the energy sector?

Reliance on non-renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of sustainable development in South Africa?

Environmental protection and conservation Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant environmental impact of industrial activities in South Africa?

Environmental pollution and degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of promoting recycling and waste management in South Africa?

Reduced environmental impact Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of land degradation in South Africa?

Loss of ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of environmental management in South Africa?

Environmental protection and conservation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using economic measures in sustainability?

To provide financial incentives for sustainable practices Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to sustainability focuses on engaging local communities in conservation efforts?

Community Involvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of agricultural practices on the environment in South Africa?

Land degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects in South Africa?

To promote sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

To integrate sustainable practices into various sectors of the economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of energy production on the environment in South Africa?

Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of public awareness campaigns?

To raise awareness about environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of implementing laws and regulations in sustainability?

To protect the environment and ensure compliance with sustainable standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of national and international cooperation in sustainability?

To participate in international agreements and global initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of mining and industrial activities on the environment in South Africa?

Significant environmental pollution and health issues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environmental issues is most closely linked to the depletion of natural resources in South Africa?

Energy crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of incentivizing the adoption of renewable energy sources in South Africa?

To reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction in South Africa?

Loss of biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of implementing the National Environment Management Act in South Africa?

To require environmental impact assessments for new developments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a measure taken by South Africa to address the energy crisis?

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of overgrazing and improper land use in South Africa?

Land degradation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of encouraging recycling and waste management in South Africa?

Reducing pollution and waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of improving public transportation in South Africa?

To reduce emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of environmental deterioration in South Africa?

Threats to public health Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of regulating fuel quality in South Africa?

To reduce emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of promoting public awareness about environmental issues?

To educate citizens about sustainable practices and promote individual action Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to sustainability focuses on providing financial incentives for sustainable practices?

Economic Measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of national and international cooperation in sustainability?

To develop and implement international agreements for environmental protection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a significant impact of environmental deterioration on South Africa?

Significant environmental pollution and health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

To integrate sustainable practices into various sectors of the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to sustainability involves implementing laws and regulations to protect the environment?

Legislation and Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects?

To encourage tourism and business practices that are environmentally responsible Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of education and awareness in sustainability?

To inform the public about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an environmental impact of energy production in South Africa?

Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community involvement in sustainability?

To engage local communities in conservation efforts and sustainable development projects Signup and view all the answers

CH 4.2 : Environmental Sustainability

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What is a major consequence of climate change in South Africa?

What is a leading cause of land degradation in South Africa?

What is a measure taken by South Africa to combat environmental pollution?

What is a major environmental problem in South Africa?

What is a consequence of overpopulation in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of the National Environment Management Act?

What is an initiative to reduce emissions in South Africa?

What is a major environmental issue affecting public health in South Africa?

What is a measure to promote sustainability in South Africa?

What is an environmental challenge facing sustainable development in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of sustainable environmental management?

Which of the following is an approach to sustainability?

What is the main impact of mining and industrial activities on the environment?

What is the purpose of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

Which approach to sustainability involves informing the public about environmental issues?

What is a consequence of overgrazing and improper land use?

What is a global initiative that South Africa participates in?

What is a result of South Africa's reliance on coal and other fossil fuels?

What is the purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects?

What is an economic measure approach to sustainability?

What is the primary cause of loss of biodiversity in South Africa?

What is a significant impact of environmental deterioration on South Africa?

Which approach is NOT a measure taken by South Africa to protect the environment?

What is a significant consequence of overpopulation in South Africa?

What is a major environmental challenge facing South Africa in the energy sector?

What is a key aspect of sustainable development in South Africa?

What is a significant environmental impact of industrial activities in South Africa?

What is a benefit of promoting recycling and waste management in South Africa?

What is a consequence of land degradation in South Africa?

What is a primary goal of environmental management in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of using economic measures in sustainability?

Which approach to sustainability focuses on engaging local communities in conservation efforts?

What is the main impact of agricultural practices on the environment in South Africa?

What is the purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

What is the main consequence of energy production on the environment in South Africa?

What is the primary aim of public awareness campaigns?

What is the main goal of implementing laws and regulations in sustainability?

What is the primary goal of national and international cooperation in sustainability?

What is the main consequence of mining and industrial activities on the environment in South Africa?

Which of the following environmental issues is most closely linked to the depletion of natural resources in South Africa?

What is the primary aim of incentivizing the adoption of renewable energy sources in South Africa?

Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of implementing the National Environment Management Act in South Africa?

Which of the following is a measure taken by South Africa to address the energy crisis?

What is the primary consequence of overgrazing and improper land use in South Africa?

Which of the following is a benefit of encouraging recycling and waste management in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of improving public transportation in South Africa?

Which of the following is a consequence of environmental deterioration in South Africa?

What is the primary aim of regulating fuel quality in South Africa?

What is the primary purpose of promoting public awareness about environmental issues?

Which approach to sustainability focuses on providing financial incentives for sustainable practices?

What is the primary goal of national and international cooperation in sustainability?

Which of the following is a significant impact of environmental deterioration on South Africa?

What is the primary goal of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development?

Which approach to sustainability involves implementing laws and regulations to protect the environment?

What is the primary purpose of promoting eco-tourism and green projects?

What is the primary goal of education and awareness in sustainability?

Which of the following is an environmental impact of energy production in South Africa?

What is the primary goal of community involvement in sustainability?

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