7.8 Fast and the Curious

Sustainable development policies attempt to remedy problems stemming from which of the following issues?

• Natural resource depletion

• Mass consumption

• Effects of pollution

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of ecotourism?

• Rainforest wildlife in Costa Rica

• Shopping in New York

• Skiing in the Alps

• Visiting museums in Paris

Which country is known for whale watching as an ecotourism activity?

• Australia

• Iceland

• Japan

• Norway

What type of natural attractions can you find in Iceland as part of ecotourism?

• Glaciers and volcanoes

• Deserts and savannas

• Rainforests and coral reefs

• Mountains and lakes

According to the report, what are putting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in grave danger?

• Climate change and environmental degradation

• Economic growth and technological advancement

• Increased global cooperation

• Improved healthcare systems

The report details the progress of which global initiative?

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

• Paris Agreement

• Kyoto Protocol

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals help measure progress in development, such as small-scale finance and public transportation projects by:

• Providing a framework for tracking and reporting progress

• Offering direct financial support to projects

• Mandating specific technologies for development

• Replacing national development plans

What is sustainable development?

• Focusing only on current generation

• Meeting present needs without harming future needs

• Development without future concerns

• Using resources rapidly

Which of the following is a necessary condition for sustainable development?

• Increase in the quality of life

• Reduction in the level of pollution

• conservation of stock of natural capital

• All of these

What is a major goal of the Green New Deal proposed in the United States?

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

• To achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions

• To decrease the use of renewable energy

• To promote the use of single-use plastics