Question 1

The triple bottom line is associated with developing a sustainable business model

Accepted Answer

The social, environmental and the financial bottom lines are all important

Question 2

I=PAT refers to Impact = Pollution, Affluence, Technology

Accepted Answer

Impact = Population, Affluence, Technology

Question 3

What organization produces the Red List of Endangered Species?
A) OECD
B) WTO
C) UNEP
D) IUCN

Accepted Answer

The Red List of Endangered Species is produced by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is a global organization focused on conservation and sustainable use of species and ecosystems. The Red List is the most comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of plant and animal species globally.

Question 4

According to the MEA, what percentage of the world's ecosystem services are degraded?
A) 0.9
B) 0.45
C) 0.333
D) 0.6

Accepted Answer

According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, about one-third (or 33.3%) of the world's ecosystem services are degraded. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Question 5

What is Masdar?
A) an ecocity
B) a cooking oil
C) SUV
D) space station

Accepted Answer

Masdar is an ecocity located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is a project designed to be sustainable, with a focus on renewable energy sources and low-carbon emissions.

Question 6

The Findhorn eco community can be found in which country?
A) Finland
B) New Zealand
C) Scotland
D) Russia

Accepted Answer

The Findhorn eco community is located in Scotland.

Question 7

Who devised the The Natural Step?
A) Hunter and Amory Lovins
B) Karl-Henrik Robèrt
C) Lester Brown
D) Mathis Wackernagel

Accepted Answer

The Natural Step was devised by Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a Swedish cancer doctor, in 1989.

Question 8

What leadership roles can higher education play in promoting sustainability?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: Understanding Sustainable Development-part B

The triple bottom line is associated with developing a sustainable business model

I=PAT refers to Impact = Pollution, Affluence, Technology

What organization produces the Red List of Endangered Species?

According to the MEA, what percentage of the world's ecosystem services are degraded?

What is Masdar?

The Findhorn eco community can be found in which country?

Who devised the The Natural Step?

What leadership roles can higher education play in promoting sustainability?