Unit 4: The Global Economy

Topic 4.7: Sustainable Development Questions

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11 mark
The concept of sustainability requires consideration of which three dimensions?
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21 mark
The concept of sustainability requires consideration of which three dimensions?
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31 mark
Sustainable development is best defined as:
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41 mark
Government subsidies for renewable energy contribute to sustainable development by:
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51 mark
Sustainable development is best defined as:
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61 mark
Government subsidies for renewable energy contribute to sustainable development by:
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74 marks
Explain why economic growth may not always lead to sustainable development.
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84 marks
Explain what is meant by the three pillars of sustainability.
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91 mark
The role of international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, in achieving sustainable development includes:
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104 marks
Explain two policies that a government could use to promote sustainable development.
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114 marks
Explain how cap-and-trade schemes work to reduce pollution.
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124 marks
Outline one advantage and one disadvantage of using carbon taxes to promote sustainability.
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134 marks
Explain how cap-and-trade schemes work to reduce pollution.
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141 mark
A carbon tax is considered a policy for sustainable development because it:
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151 mark
Which of the following is a market-based policy to promote sustainable development?
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161 mark
A key difference between economic growth and sustainable development is that:
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171 mark
Which of the following is an example of economic growth that may not be sustainable?
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184 marks
Distinguish between economic growth and sustainable development.
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194 marks
Explain why economic growth may not always lead to sustainable development.
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204 marks
Explain what is meant by the three pillars of sustainability.
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