Sustainable Development

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Which of the following best defines a sustainability gap?

The difference between the resources available and the resources consumed (correct)
The resources available to support a person or population
The measure of how much supply exceeds demand
The measure of how much demand exceeds supply

What are some consequences of widespread industrialization, rapid urbanization, and massive transport?

Climate change and water pollution
Resource limitation and pandemics
Severe economic consequences and massive influences on the natural environment
All of the above (correct)

What is the main focus of sustainable development?

Conceptual issues and the earth as a system (correct)
Long history and many policies and initiatives
Sustainability gaps and resource consumption
Catastrophes and economic consequences

What is the relationship between demand and supply in a sustainability gap?

It depends on the situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do sustainability gaps measure?

The measure of how much demand exceeds supply (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential consequences of widespread industrialization, rapid urbanization, and massive transport?

Some potential consequences include climate change, water pollution, resource limitation, and pandemics. Signup and view all the answers

How do sustainability gaps arise?

Sustainability gaps arise when the resources consumed by a person or population exceed the resources available to support them. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of catastrophes caused by industrialization, urbanization, and transport?

Some examples include climate change, water pollution, resource limitation, and pandemics. Signup and view all the answers

What are some economic consequences of catastrophes caused by industrialization, urbanization, and transport?

Catastrophes caused by industrialization, urbanization, and transport can lead to severe economic consequences. Signup and view all the answers

What factors have contributed to sustainability gaps?

Factors such as widespread industrialization, rapid urbanization, and massive transport have contributed to sustainability gaps. Signup and view all the answers

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