MPPP – (Revision Paper)

What is a fundamental principle of sustainability?

• Exploiting natural resources without limits

• Prioritising short-term gains over long-term impacts

• Balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility.

• Ignoring social equity for rapid industrialization

What defines a sustainable business model?

• Exclusively prioritising short-term profitability

• Concentrating solely on economic growth

• Incorporating environmental, social, and economic factors

• Disregarding societal impacts to maximise profits.

Which of the following best describes sustainable strategy?

• A short-term profit-oriented approach

• A long-term strategy focusing on environmental degradation.

• A business approach aiming for economic success while considering environmental and social impacts.

• A strategy solely focused on rapid market expansion.

What are the three nested dependencies in the Nested Dependencies Sustainable Model?

• Individual, Community, and Global

• Political, Cultural, and Technological

• Resource, System, and Policy

• Environmental, Social, and Economic

Which aspect of sustainability emphasises practices that minimise pollution, reduce waste, and conserve energy and natural resources?

• Social Sustainability.

• Economic Sustainability.

• Environmental Sustainability.

• Technological Sustainability.

What is a key principle of human sustainability?

• Exploiting resources without consideration for future generations

• Prioritising short-term gains over long-term benefits

• Promoting intergenerational equity

• Ignoring social and environmental consequences of development

Which of the following statements is true about renewable resources?

• Renewable resources are finite and will eventually be depleted.

• Renewable resources are only found in specific geographic regions and are not accessible worldwide.

• Renewable resources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy, which are naturally replenished.

• Renewable resources have a higher carbon footprint compared to non-renewable resources.

Which pillar of sustainability emphasises the efficient use of resources and reduction of waste to protect natural ecosystems?

• Economic Sustainability

• Social Sustainability

• Environmental Sustainability

• Technological Sustainability

What is a key benefit of systematically assessing potential risks?

• It simplifies decision-making processes.

• It reduces the need for strategic planning.

• It enhances the ability to anticipate and mitigate threats.

• It focuses solely on short-term financial gains.

Why is it crucial to separate recyclable materials from general waste?

• Separating recyclables minimises contamination in landfills.

• Mixing recyclables with general waste enhances the efficiency of waste disposal.

• Keeping recyclables with general waste facilitates the recycling process.

• Separating recyclables increases the volume of waste in landfills.