Sustainable Development Principles and Dimensions
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What is a significant impact of poverty on food security?

  • It promotes sustainable agriculture.
  • It enhances market access.
  • It increases agricultural efficiency.
  • It restricts access to healthy food. (correct)

    • How does climate change affect food security?

  • It stabilizes food systems.
  • It increases the resilience of crops.
  • It causes extreme weather events that disrupt agriculture. (correct)
  • It improves water availability for farmers.

    • What essential practice is mentioned for long-term food production?

  • Monoculture farming methods.
  • Sustainable management of natural resources. (correct)
  • Increasing urban development.
  • Intensive chemical farming.

    • Which factor directly influences agricultural productivity?

    <p>Productivity and efficiency of agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is created by conflict and displacement?

    <p>Disruption of food production and distribution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

    <p>Meeting current needs without compromising future generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of sustainable development focuses on minimizing ecological footprints?

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

    What principle of sustainable development promotes access to essential services?

    <p>Social Inclusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial intelligence contributes to sustainable development primarily through its ability to:

    <p>Simulate human intelligence for analytical purposes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions aligns with economic growth in sustainable development?

    <p>Promoting green technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is inherent in achieving global food security?

    <p>Climate change impacts on farming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is essential for environmental protection within sustainable development?

    <p>Promoting renewable energy adoption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social equity in sustainable development primarily addresses:

    <p>Access to healthcare and essential services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does AI play in environmental monitoring?

    <p>AI can track deforestation and monitor wildlife populations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with AI in sustainable development?

    <p>Funding for new technologies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in ensuring the efficacy of partnerships for sustainable development?

    <p>Coordination among diverse stakeholders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does AI contribute to resource management?

    <p>By optimizing the use of water, energy, and other resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative focuses on improving access to renewable energy?

    <p>Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge must be addressed to prevent job displacement caused by AI?

    <p>Reskilling workers to adapt to new technologies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for maintaining long-term commitment in partnerships for sustainable development?

    <p>Ensuring equitable distribution of resources and benefits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mobile apps play in agriculture?

    <p>They offer market information, weather forecasts, and best practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is essential for achieving food security?

    <p>Government subsidies for sustainable practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of food security?

    <p>It promotes social stability and reduces poverty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What collaborative effort aims to address climate change in relation to food systems?

    <p>The Paris Agreement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Addressing global food security requires efforts at which levels?

    <p>Local, national, and international. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major barrier to achieving sustainable agricultural development?

    <p>Lack of government support for sustainable practices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does food security contribute to economic development?

    <p>By ensuring all people have access to necessary nutrition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainable agricultural practice rely on?

    <p>Government subsidies and research investment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for achieving sustainable development?

    <p>Balancing multiple and sometimes conflicting goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor for effective global cooperation in addressing climate change?

    <p>Cross-sector policy coherence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of global food security involves having a stable and reliable source of food?

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

    Why is access to food important in the context of global food security?

    <p>It ensures individuals can maintain good health through adequate nutrition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines global food security?

    <p>All people having access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of support is essential for individuals to access food according to the principles of global food security?

    <p>Purchasing power or social safety nets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective policies and governance frameworks are necessary at which levels to drive sustainable development?

    <p>Local, national, and global levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause sudden disruptions to food security?

    <p>Natural disasters, price spikes, and conflicts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do political stability and governance play in food supply?

    <p>They are essential for maintaining stable food supplies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting individuals' ability to access food?

    <p>Climate change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of sustainable agriculture?

    <p>To enhance environmental quality and social equity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological innovation can enhance food distribution efficiency?

    <p>Storage facilities and biotechnology. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do economic downturns have on food access?

    <p>They reduce food affordability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural practice uses a holistic approach to enhance future generations' quality?

    <p>Sustainable agriculture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following practices is associated with sustainable agriculture?

    <p>Precision agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can disrupt food production and distribution according to current challenges?

    <p>Political unrest and wars. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sustainable Development

    • Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
    • Balances economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection

    Principles of Sustainable Development

    • Economic Growth: Ensuring prosperity and economic opportunities for all
    • Social Inclusion: Promoting social equity and access to essential services
    • Environmental Protection: Preserving natural resources and minimizing ecological footprints

    Dimensions of Sustainable Development

    • Environmental: Promoting sustainable practices like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and ecosystem protection to minimize environmental degradation
    • Social: Ensuring social equity, access to basic services (education, healthcare), and enhancing the quality of life for all, including marginalized and vulnerable populations
    • Economic: Promoting environmentally sound, socially inclusive, and economically viable activities in the long term, including green technologies, sustainable business practices, and investments in clean energy

    Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development

    • AI simulates human intelligence processes by machines (e.g., machine learning, robotics, natural language processing)
    • Environmental Impacts: Monitoring deforestation, wildlife populations, predicting natural disasters, optimizing resource use (water, energy), increasing efficiency, and reducing waste

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