The three principles of sustainability are
A)reliance on solar energy, biological diversity and nutrient cycling.
B)environmentalism, ecosystems, and solar energy.
C)natural resources, natural services and water resources.
D)nutrient cycling, water resources, and environmentalism.
E)solar energy, ecosystems, and natural capital.

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The three principles of sustainability are reliance on solar energy (to power and sustain life), biodiversity (to maintain the balance of nature and provide ecosystem services), and nutrient cycling (to ensure that resources are reused and waste is minimized). Option A best describes these three principles. Option B incorrectly includes environmentalism, which is a movement, not a principle. Option C includes natural resources and services, but this is not specific enough. Option D includes water resources, but this is only one aspect of sustainability. Option E includes natural capital, but this is not one of the three main principles of sustainability.

The Three Principles of Sustainability Are