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What is the danger of the traditional definition of development?

  • Lack of focus on improving living conditions
  • Overemphasis on long-term consequences without considering resource depletion
  • Potential environmental degradation and resource depletion without considering long-term consequences (correct)
  • Immediate environmental degradation without long-term consequences

What is the integrated approach emphasized in sustainable development?

  • An integrated and holistic approach to development (correct)
  • A purely environmental approach to development
  • A purely economic approach to development
  • A segmented approach to development

What are the four elements involved in the delicate balance of sustainability?

  • Environmental, economic, social, and human well-being (correct)
  • Environmental, political, cultural, and economic factors
  • Cultural, environmental, economic, and social factors
  • Economic, social, political, and environmental well-being

What did the 1972 Stockholm Conference mark?

<p>Global recognition of environmental issues as a critical international agenda (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?

<p>A secure and comfortable life for humanity without jeopardizing essential resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?

<p>To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of the traditional definition of development?

<p>It neglects the finite and limited nature of natural resources, leading to potential scarcity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the pillars of sustainable development?

<p>Environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, social sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the integrated approach emphasized in sustainable development?

<p>Considering environmental, economic, and social aspects in a holistic manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1972 Stockholm Conference mark?

<p>The recognition of the importance of sustainable development on a global scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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