Practice Emergence Of The Modern Concept (3.3) - Introduction Sustainable Development

Practice: Emergence of the Modern Concept

Lesson 3.3Introduction Sustainable Development

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Question 1.
What is the main definition of sustainable development?
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Think of the Brundtland Report.
Question 2.
Name one principle of sustainable development.
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It's about fairness for future generations.
3Question 3.
What is sustainable development defined as?
- Growth at all costs
- Meeting present needs without compromising future needs
- A focus on environmental protection only
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Think about balancing resources for today and tomorrow.
4Question 4.
True or False: The precautionary principle suggests that we should always act only when we're certain about environmental impacts.
- True
- False
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Consider environmental risks.
Question 5.
Given the principles of sustainable development, propose a community project that addresses social inequalities and environmental sustainability simultaneously.
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Think about how food deserts affect poor communities.
Question 6.
Critique the effectiveness of the precautionary principle in addressing climate change. Are there scenarios where it might fall short?
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Consider examples where too much caution may prevent action.

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