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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