Sustainable Development

1. What is the main goal of sustainable development?
Maximizing short-term profits
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the future
Exploiting natural resources without limits
Achieving rapid economic growth
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of sustainable development?
Economic growth
Social equity
Environmental protection
Political stability
3. What does the term "carbon footprint" refer to?
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The impact of an individual or organization's activities on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide emissions
The weight of carbon-based materials
The size of a person's shoes
4. Which renewable energy source harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity?
Wind energy
Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Nuclear energy
5. What is the concept of "circular economy" in sustainable development?
A system that maximizes waste and pollution
A system that promotes resource conservation and reuse
A system that prioritizes rapid consumption
A system that encourages single-use products
6. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable farming practice?
Clearing forests for large-scale agriculture
Using excessive chemical pesticides
Rotating crops to maintain soil health
Overgrazing pastures
7. What does "biodiversity" refer to in the context of sustainable development?
The variety of species and ecosystems on Earth
The number of humans on Earth
The availability of technology in society
The level of economic development in a country
8. What is the purpose of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
To promote unsustainable development
To guide international efforts towards a more sustainable and equitable future
To encourage the use of non-renewable resources
To increase global greenhouse gas emissions
9. Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Wind energy
Fossil fuels
Solar energy
Forests
10. What is the "tragedy of the commons" in the context of sustainable development?
A situation where shared resources are managed for long-term sustainability
A situation where individuals exploit shared resources to their detriment
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