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Which material is often associated with pollution and environmental degradation?
Which term refers to the concept of designing and developing urban areas in a way that promotes environmental sustainability?
What is the term used to describe the practice of living in cities or densely populated areas?
What is the term used to describe the ability of an urban area to support its population without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment?
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Which dimension of sustainability is often considered the most important?
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What are some major environmental problems that sustainability aims to counter?
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At what levels can the idea of sustainability guide decisions?
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What is the relationship between sustainability and sustainable development?
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What is the main focus of sustainability in everyday use?
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the dimensions of sustainability?
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What is the relationship between sustainability and sustainable development?
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What is the main focus of sustainability in everyday use?
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What is the term used to describe the ability of people to co-exist on Earth over a long time?
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How many dimensions of sustainability are commonly described by experts?
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Study Notes
Sustainability and Urbanization
- Industrial material is often associated with pollution and environmental degradation.
Urbanization and Sustainability
- Urbanization refers to the practice of living in cities or densely populated areas.
- Urban sustainability refers to the ability of an urban area to support its population without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment.
- Sustainable urban design involves designing and developing urban areas in a way that promotes environmental sustainability.
Dimensions of Sustainability
- There are three commonly described dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic.
- Environmental sustainability is often considered the most important dimension.
- Economic sustainability is NOT considered one of the dimensions of sustainability.
Sustainability in Everyday Use
- The main focus of sustainability in everyday use is the ability of people to co-exist on Earth over a long time.
- Sustainability aims to counter major environmental problems such as pollution, climate change, and resource depletion.
- The idea of sustainability can guide decisions at multiple levels, including individual, local, national, and global levels.
Sustainable Development
- Sustainability and sustainable development are closely related concepts.
- Sustainable development involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Test your knowledge on sustainability, urban living, and environmental issues with this quiz! Learn about the concept of living sustainably, the process of urban greening, and the environmental impact of plastic. Challenge yourself and discover new insights into these important topics.
