Sustainability and Urban Planning Quiz

What are some examples of technologies that help reduce our carbon footprint?

• Using coal-powered plants

• Deforestation

• Increasing plastic production

• Driving fuel-efficient vehicles

What is the key idea behind the Brundtland definition of sustainability?

• Focusing solely on economic growth

• Meeting present needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs

• Prioritizing current needs over future ones

• Ignoring environmental concerns

According to the Brundtland definition, what should current development focus on?

• Reducing all forms of development

• Ignoring future needs

• Meeting present needs while preserving resources for the future

• Maximizing resource consumption

Why is it important to regulate emissions through measures like carbon taxes?

• To reduce government revenue

• To make energy more expensive

• To ensure future generations have access to clean air

• To increase pollution

How does sustainability influence urban planning?

• By focusing on short-term gains

• By ensuring future generations' needs are considered

• By ignoring environmental impacts

• By prioritizing industrial development