Global Environment Crisis and Sustainable Development
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Which event marks the concept of sustainable development in the 1980s?

  • 1st UN conference on the environment in Stockholm 1972 (correct)
  • Modern environment movement in the 1960-70s
  • The great acceleration during the industrial revolution
  • Rachel Carson's publication of Silent Spring in 1962

    • What is a symptom of 'the great acceleration' mentioned in the text?

  • Reduction of problematic chemicals in the ozone
  • Efficient technologies and international cooperation on environmental issues
  • Population growth leading to increased land use and pollution (correct)
  • First national parks and reserves in the XIX century

    • Which environmental issue is related to some chemicals problematic in the ozone?

  • Air pollution (correct)
  • Deforestation
  • Water pollution
  • Biodiversity loss

    • What marked the beginning of the modern environment movement according to the text?

    <p>Rachel Carson's publication of Silent Spring in 1962</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a positive effect of globalization mentioned in the text?

    <p>More efficient technologies and international cooperation on environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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