Impact of Environmental Degradation on Economic Development
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What is one of the consequences of severe environmental degradation on farm productivity?

  • Increased food production
  • Falling farm productivity (correct)
  • Improved living conditions for the poor
  • Higher per capita income

    • Which group is most affected by inaccessibility to sanitation and clean water?

  • Developed countries
  • Lower-income groups (correct)
  • Middle-income groups
  • Upper-income groups

    • What do development economists agree should form an integral part of policy initiatives?

  • Healthcare reform
  • Social welfare programs
  • Environmental considerations (correct)
  • Technological advancements

    • What can greatly reduce long-term national productivity according to the text?

    <p>Unsustainable methods of production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity paradoxically shows up as having a positive impact on current GNI figures?

    <p>Using unsustainable methods of production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the world's remaining forests concentrated, contributing to climate change?

    <p>Highly indebted developing countries like Africa and Indonesia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are developing countries predicted to suffer most from in the future according to climate models?

    <p>Future global warming and climate change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in the text to describe developing nations' reliance on developed countries for emission reduction steps?

    <p>'Environmental' dependence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do development economists believe should be synonymous with achieving environmentally sustainable growth?

    <p>'Enhancing the productivity of resources' and 'improving living conditions among the poor' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of rapid population growth and expanding economic activity in the developing world as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Extensive environmental damage unless mitigated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy strategy does the Stern Review suggest for mitigating emissions?

    <p>Establishing a cap on greenhouse gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in achieving sustainable development according to the text?

    <p>Rapid population growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?

    <p>High-income countries emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would slowing population growth rates impact environmental problems according to the text?

    <p>Help ease environmental problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism has slowly made progress for paying developing countries to preserve forests?

    <p>REDD-plus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception regarding the relationship between high fertility and poverty?

    <p>High fertility is a result of poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contributor to harmful greenhouse gases according to the text?

    <p>Deforestation in developing countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor contributing to environmental degradation in developing countries?

    <p>Absolute poverty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is adaptation to climate change defined by the UNDP?

    <p>&quot;A process to enhance and cope with climatic events&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as a key component in preventing environmental degradation in poor communities?

    <p>Providing institutional support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed adaptation strategy that reduces risks across space?

    <p>&quot;Mobility&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the impact of high fertility rates on resource utilization?

    <p>High fertility accelerates resource depletion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can national and local public health agencies help in climate change adaptation?

    <p>&quot;By implementing citizen awareness campaigns and emergency health infrastructure&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that poverty is linked to environmental decay?

    <p>By compelling people to live in degraded lands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge associated with immediate mitigation of climate change?

    <p>&quot;Lags in the climate system&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What can reduce the need for planned adaptation according to the text?"

    <p>&quot;Autonomous adaptation&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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