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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Okotoks</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Why should sustainability be proactive rather than reactive?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Mumbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

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