lesson 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the definition of sustainability as it began to emerge in the 1950s?
Sustainability refers to the capacity to endure and maintain ecological balance while meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.
True or False: The term ‘sustainability’ was widely used in the 1950s.
False
Fill in the blank: The concept of sustainability gained prominence in the ________ due to increasing environmental awareness.
1970s
Which major environmental event in the 1970s contributed to the popularization of sustainability?
The first Earth Day in 1970.
Multiple Choice: What key report published in 1987 defined sustainable development?
The Brundtland Report.
What was a primary focus of sustainability discussions in the 1960s and 1970s?
The impact of human activities on the environment.
True or False: The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was a significant milestone for sustainability.
True
What does the term ‘intergenerational equity’ refer to in the context of sustainability?
The fairness in the distribution of resources and opportunities between present and future generations.
Fill in the blank: The concept of ________ highlights the need for environmental conservation while promoting economic development.
sustainable development
Which movement in the 1960s emphasized the need to protect the environment?
The environmental movement.
What is the significance of the term ‘carrying capacity’ in sustainability discussions?
It refers to the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely without degrading the environment.
Multiple Choice: What did the Club of Rome’s 1972 report ‘The Limits to Growth’ address?
The consequences of exponential economic and population growth with finite resources.
What role did Rachel Carson’s book ‘Silent Spring’ play in the sustainability movement?
It raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides and environmental degradation.
True or False: The concept of sustainability was universally accepted and implemented by governments in the 1980s.
False
What was one of the outcomes of the 1972 Stockholm Conference?
The establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Fill in the blank: The term ‘sustainability’ in the 1980s increasingly included ________ considerations alongside environmental ones.
social and economic
What does the term ‘sustainable agriculture’ refer to?
Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to produce food.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is NOT directly associated with sustainability from 1950 to 1980?
Unrestricted industrial growth.
What was the main message of the 1987 Brundtland Report regarding sustainability?
Sustainable development requires a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.
