Industrial and Economic Development
What type of development tries to remedy problems like depletion of resources, mass consumption, pollution, and climate change?
Sustainable Development
Industrial Development
Gender Empowerment Development
Agricultural Development
Which model best explains how economic development might counterintuitively result in improved environmental conditions despite increased resource consumption?
Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth focuses on economic progress stages without specifically correlating them with environmental conditions.
The Core-Periphery Model describes spatial organization of economies but lacks a direct linkage of economic progression with ecological improvement.
The Von Thünen Model predicts land use based on proximity to market but doesn't address environmental impacts directly related to wealth increases.
The Environmental Kuznets Curve postulates an inverted U-shape relationship between income levels and environmental degradation.
In the context of sustainable development, how would Boserup's Theory of Agricultural Intensification likely predict an agriculturally based society's response to population growth?
Adoption of conservation measures that protect biodiversity at the cost of agricultural output.
Increased productivity through technological advancements and changes in cultivation practices.
Relocation of populations to urban areas to reduce pressure on rural land resources.
A shift towards import-dependent food supply chains that relieve internal resource constraints.
Which country is home to the Sundarbans, a significant mangrove forest that faces threats due to unsustainable development?
South Africa
Peru
Bangladesh
France
Which cultural practice has the most significant influence on urban development by restricting certain types of land use within a city?
Culinary traditions that dictate the placement of diverse food markets throughout a city.
Clothing styles that influence the type and density of retail fashion districts.
Festivals that temporarily increase pedestrian zones during certain times of the year.
Religious zoning laws that designate areas solely for worship and related activities.
What is an example of a city that has made significant strides towards sustainable development?
Las Vegas, USA
Mexico City, Mexico
Copenhagen, Denmark
Doha, Qatar
How does equitable resource distribution contribute to sustainable development?
It promotes rapid urbanization and industrialization.
It increases governmental control over natural reserves.
It discourages foreign investments in local industries.
It ensures all populations have access to necessary resources, thereby reducing overexploitation.

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Which initiative would best exemplify a city's commitment to sustainable development?
Expanding highways to accommodate growing traffic demands from suburban areas.
Constructing additional fossil fuel power plants to meet increasing energy needs.
Developing large-scale entertainment complexes for economic growth purposes only.
Implementing comprehensive recycling programs and waste reduction strategies.
Which African country has successfully combated desertification through reforestation efforts?
Chad
Nigeria
Sudan
Senegal
How does the technocentric viewpoint differ from the ecocentric in terms of sustainable development?
Both views advocate for complete harmony with nature without relying on technology.
Technocentrics emphasize harmony with nature while ecocentrics rely on technology for solutions.
Technocentrics believe technological advancements can solve sustainability issues while ecocentrics stress on harmony with nature.
Both views prioritize technological advancement over environmental preservation.