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What is sustainable development?

Economic development without compromising the environment for future generations (correct)
Prioritizing environmental quality over economic growth
Maximizing economic output regardless of environmental impact
Focusing solely on environmental conservation

What are some consequences of unsustainable economic development?

Technological advancement and resource depletion
Soil erosion and deforestation (correct)
Water pollution and excessive conservation
Land degradation and air pollution

What is the goal of sustainable development?

Minimizing environmental problems while promoting development (correct)
Maximizing economic output at any cost
Prioritizing short-term economic gains over long-term environmental impact
Halting all human activities to preserve the environment

How can sustainable development be achieved?

By restricting certain human activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should technological development be in the context of sustainable development?

Input effective and not input utilizing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of sustainable development in your own words.

Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations. It aims to meet the needs of the existing generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of environmental damage that can occur in the name of economic development?

Examples of environmental damage in the name of economic development include land degradation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, and deforestation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

The Sustainable Development Goals aim to promote the kind of development that minimizes environmental problems and meets the needs of the existing generation without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations. Signup and view all the answers

How can sustainable development be achieved?

Sustainable development can be achieved by restricting human activities, ensuring that technological development is input effective, and ensuring that the rate of consumption does not surpass the rate of conservation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to achieve sustainable development?

It is important to achieve sustainable development to ensure that economic development does not come at the cost of irreversible environmental damage, which could compromise the quality of the environment for future generations. Signup and view all the answers