Start practising
Practice mode Population and the Environment

What do supporters of sustainable development argue for?

Correct answer C. Growth that minimises resource depletion and pollution

Explanation

Sustainable development seeks economic growth that meets present needs while limiting resource depletion and pollution so that future generations are not harmed.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

More Population and the Environment questions

See all
Question 01 Population and the Environment

Critical realists criticise social constructionist approaches to the environment in several ways. Which of these is not one of their criticisms?

Correct answer C. Social constructionism reminds us that all environmental issues have an important social aspect and context

Open question
Advertisement
Question 03 Population and the Environment

What does the term ‘manufactured risk’ refer to?

Correct answer B. Risks which result from human interaction with the natural world

Open question
Question 04 Population and the Environment

Which observation would the conflict perspective make about health?

Correct answer B. Multinational corporations based in industrialized countries have reaped significant profits by "dumping" unapproved drugs on unsuspecting Third World countries

Open question

Discussion

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.