Practice Understanding Sustainability (1) - 📘 Chapter: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is sustainability?
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Think about how we manage resources today.
Question 2.
Name one pillar of sustainability.
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Consider what supports a sustainable future.
3Question 3.
What does sustainability mean?
- Meeting future needs
- Meeting current needs without affecting future generations
- Overusing resources
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Think about the definition.
4Question 4.
Is biocapacity the Earth’s ability to regenerate resources?
- True
- False
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Consider what the Earth can do.
Question 5.
Evaluate a local initiative aimed at improving sustainability. What pillars of sustainability does it address, and how effective do you think it is?
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Identify which pillar each part of the initiative supports.
Question 6.
Analyze the relationship between ecological footprint and biocapacity in your city. Are we living sustainably based on these indicators?
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Consider recent reports on your city’s ecological footprint.

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