Quiz #2

1. What is the primary focus of sustainable development?

• A) Economic growth only

• B) Social system only

• C) Economic growth and social system

• D) Environmental protection only

2. When was the concept of sustainable development first mentioned by the UN?

• A) 1980
  

• B) 1972
  

• C) 1987
  

• D) 1992

3. Which of the following is NOT a myth about sustainability?

• A) Sustainability is only about the environment.

• B) Sustainable practices hinder economic growth.

• C) Sustainability is too expensive for businesses.

• D) Sustainability is only relevant for certain industries.

4. What is the main objective of reducing contributions to the systematic accumulation of materials from the Earth’s crust?

• A) To increase the use of fossil fuels

• B) To prevent the release of toxic substances into the biosphere

• C) To promote mining activities

• D) To reduce the cost of raw materials

5. What is the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC)?

• A) A linear relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation

• B) A theorized inverted U-shaped relationship between economic development and environmental degradation

• C) A curve showing that environmental degradation increases with economic growth

• D) A curve showing that environmental quality decreases with income

6. According to the Limits to Growth model, what happens if present growth in population, industry, pollution, and resource depletion continues?

• A) The environment will adapt and improve

• B) The limits of the environment will be reached, leading to a collapse

• C) Economic growth will continue indefinitely

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  D) Pollution will decrease naturally

7. What is one of the key principles for a sustainable society?

• A) Increase the use of synthetic chemicals

• B) Reduce contributions to the physical degradation of nature

• C) Promote deforestation for economic growth

• D) Encourage the accumulation of waste products

8. What is the primary driving force behind economic growth according to the Kuznets Curve?

• A) Increased population

• B) Improved technology and higher productivity

• C) Increased use of fossil fuels

• D) Higher levels of pollution

9. Which of the following is an example of natural capital?

• A) Manufactured products

• B) Financial resources

• C) Ecosystem services

• D) Cultural heritage

10. What is the main argument of strong sustainability?

• A) Natural and human-made capital are largely substitutable

• B) Certain essential natural assets cannot be substituted or replicated by human-made alternatives

• C) Economic growth should be prioritized over environmental protection

• D) Social capital is more important than natural capital