Practice Definition Of Sustainability (6.1) - Chapter: Introduction to Environmental Science

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Question 1.
Define sustainability in your own words.
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Think about resource usage for both now and the future.
Question 2.
List an example of a renewable resource.
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Consider resources that can be replenished naturally.
3Question 3.
What is a key principle of sustainability?
- Using resources at will
- Meeting future needs
- Ignoring future consequences
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Think about what sustainability aims to achieve.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sustainable development compromises present needs.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of sustainable development.
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of overconsumption of resources on future sustainability. Provide examples.
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Think about long-term consequences of resource depletion.
Question 6.
Propose a plan for implementing sustainability in a local community. Include steps.
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Focus on community involvement and measurable actions.

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