Sustainability L1 A1 Quiz 3

Which of the following statement is true? Population

• The number of animals in a specific area
• The number of people in a specific area and their impact on the environment
• The number of trees in a forest
• The number of cars in a city

Which of the following statement is true? Affluence

• The amount of wealth a person has
• The amount of stuff each person uses
• The amount of knowledge a person has
• The amount of time a person uses

"Technology" in the equation talks about how our tools and machines affect the environment when we use them.

• True
• False
• Not always
• Depends on the technology

IPAT is a framework to study how population (P), affluence (A), and technology (T) ​ (a)   (I)

• impact
• importance
• ingenuity
• innovation

Comparing the United States and India in terms of their ecological impact using the IPAT equation reveals significant ​ (a)  

• differences
• similarities
• conflicts
• subtlety

The challenge in agreeing on what sustainability means and how to achieve it is because the original definition by Brundtland allows for different interpretations

• The original definition is too vague
• The original definition is too complex
• The original definition is too specific
• The original definition is outdated

Reorder the following

• unites

• for

• community

• lasting

• sustainability

"Quasi," "critical," or "​ (a)   " sustainability involves being cautious and responsible when using Earth's resources.

• ecological
• psychological
• economical
• logical

The Triple-Bottom-Line, represented by the "three Ps" of people, planet, and ​ (a)   , is a framework for businesses and organizations to become more sustainable. 

​

• profit
• program
• possibility
• planning

John Elkington is a prominent figure in the field of sustainability, particularly in ​ (a)  

• business.
• ecology
• climate change
• politics