CH 4: Environmental Sustainability
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What is environmental sustainability?

  • The ability of the environment to support economic activity indefinitely (correct)
  • Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and environments from human activities
  • The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment
  • The management of human use of the biosphere

    • What is conservation?

  • Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and environments from human activities
  • The ability of the environment to support economic activity indefinitely
  • The management of human use of the biosphere so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit (correct)
  • The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment

    • What is pollution?

  • Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and environments from human activities
  • The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change (correct)
  • The management of human use of the biosphere
  • The ability of the environment to support economic activity indefinitely

    • What is the primary cause of deforestation and habitat loss?

    <p>Agricultural expansion, logging, and infrastructure development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of climate change?

    <p>Greenhouse gas emissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to combat environmental degradation?

    <p>A mix of market-based approaches, government interventions, and international cooperation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of pollution?

    <p>Adverse change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current environmental status characterized by?

    <p>Various challenges including pollution, resource depletion, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of environmental sustainability?

    <p>To ensure that future generations can meet their needs without compromise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is preservation?

    <p>Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and environments from harmful human activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of environmental taxes and tradeable permits?

    <p>To internalize environmental costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main approach of command and control regulation?

    <p>To enforce laws that limit pollution through direct regulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

    <p>To reduce greenhouse gas emissions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?

    <p>To keep a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Johannesburg Summit?

    <p>To further the goals established in Rio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in implementing environmental sustainability initiatives in South Africa?

    <p>Limited funding and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    <p>To end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity by 2030 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of assigning property rights for environmental resources?

    <p>To help protect and manage environmental resources effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase public understanding of environmental impacts and sustainable practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Rio de Janeiro Summit?

    <p>To result in Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan of action for sustainable development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key objective of environmental sustainability?

    <p>To ensure the long-term health and efficiency of the environment and its ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of conservation efforts?

    <p>To preserve ecosystems and biodiversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of pollution?

    <p>Adverse changes to the natural environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in achieving environmental sustainability?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of deforestation and habitat loss?

    <p>Agricultural expansion and logging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of measures to ensure environmental sustainability?

    <p>To ensure the long-term health and efficiency of the environment and its ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the current environmental status?

    <p>Increased pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of government interventions in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To regulate and enforce environmental policies and regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of environmental preservation?

    <p>Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and environments from harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of international cooperation in environmental sustainability?

    <p>Implementing international agreements and treaties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which market mechanism is used to internalize environmental costs?

    <p>Environmental taxes and tradeable permits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Johannesburg Summit?

    <p>Enhancing sustainable development practices globally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in implementing environmental sustainability initiatives in South Africa?

    <p>Insufficient funding and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which international agreement aims to keep a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius?

    <p>Paris Agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of economic incentives in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To promote environmentally friendly practices and technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy to enhance the effectiveness of environmental sustainability interventions in South Africa?

    <p>Increasing funding and resources towards sustainability initiatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    <p>To end poverty and protect the planet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a regulatory approach?

    <p>Limiting pollution through direct regulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of education and awareness programs in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To increase public understanding of environmental impacts and sustainable practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the Rio de Janeiro Summit?

    <p>Agenda 21 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of managing human use of the biosphere?

    <p>To yield the greatest sustainable benefit to current generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of environmental degradation on ecosystems?

    <p>Loss of ecosystem services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of environmental sustainability?

    <p>Maintaining the long-term health and efficiency of the environment and its ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of measures to ensure environmental sustainability?

    <p>To ensure the long-term health and efficiency of the environment and its ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving environmental sustainability?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of preservation efforts?

    <p>Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity from human activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of international cooperation in environmental sustainability?

    <p>Establishing international agreements and frameworks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of pollution on the environment?

    <p>Adverse change to the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of the current environmental status?

    <p>Challenges including pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of government interventions in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To regulate human activities and promote sustainable management of resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is most effective in promoting environmentally friendly practices and technologies?

    <p>Using economic incentives and subsidies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

    <p>To reduce greenhouse gas emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in implementing environmental sustainability initiatives in South Africa?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Johannesburg Summit?

    <p>To promote sustainable development practices globally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of environmental taxes and tradeable permits?

    <p>To internalize environmental costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

    <p>To keep a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of assigning property rights to environmental resources?

    <p>To help protect and manage environmental resources effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase public understanding of environmental impacts and sustainable practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary strategy to enhance the effectiveness of environmental sustainability interventions in South Africa?

    <p>Engaging more comprehensively with community stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    <p>To end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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