sustainable development

The three main pillars of sustainable development are:

•  a) Social, Environmental, and Cultural

   

   

•  b) Social, Environmental, and Economic

•  c) Cultural, Environmental, and Equality

• d) Social, Economic, and Equality

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable development?

• a) Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

•  b) Focusing solely on economic growth and profit maximization

•  c) Promoting social justice and equity

• d) Protecting the environment and natural resources

3. The Brundtland Commission report, "Our Common Future," is credited with popularizing the term "sustainable development" in:

•  a) 1960s

•  b) 1970s

•  c) 1980s 

•  d) 1990s

4. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice?

• a) Clearcutting forests for timber production

   

•  b) Using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power

•  c) Dumping waste into rivers and oceans

•  d) Extracting resources without considering environmental impact

5. Achieving sustainable development requires:

•  a) Cooperation between governments, businesses, and civil society

•  b) Prioritizing economic development over environmental protection

•  c) Ignoring the needs of future generations

•  d) Maintaining the status quo and avoiding change