Jan 15 - Megacities, Carrying Capacity Of the Earth, People and Nature Quiz

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Which type of changes does the text emphasize making?

  • Evolutionary changes (correct)
  • Random changes
  • Immediate changes
  • Revolutionary changes

What does the text suggest being proactive rather than?

  • Revolutionary
  • Reactive (correct)
  • Inclusive
  • Exclusive

What should the approach towards sustainability be?

  • Reactive
  • Inclusive
  • Revolutionary
  • Excluding (correct)

What is a megacity defined as?

<p>An urban area with more than 10 million inhabitants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the possible consequences of current behavior mentioned in the text?

<p>Rising of aquifers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which town in Southern Alberta tries to achieve one of the principles of sustainable development?

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

What does carrying capacity refer to in the context of the Earth's biocapacity?

<p>The maximum number of individuals that can be sustained without depleting resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the principle of sustainable development that Okotoks aimed to achieve?

<p>Urban Growth Boundary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct dependency on nature according to the text?

<p>Air and water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should sustainability be proactive rather than reactive?

<p>To ensure long-term environmental health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component of a nation's wealth according to the text?

<p>Natural capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city is correctly identified as a megacity in the text?

<p>Mumbai (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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