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?

    <p>It depends on the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do sustainability gaps measure?

    <p>The measure of how much demand exceeds supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    How do sustainability gaps arise?

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

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

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

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

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

    What factors have contributed to sustainability gaps?

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

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