Question 1

Human society used 60 times as much energy in the late 20^th century as it did in 1860,when industrialization was in its early stages.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The late 20th century saw a significant increase in industrialization and technological advancements, which led to the use of much more energy compared to the early stages of industrialization in 1860.

Question 2

The leading contributor to global warming is the burning of fossil fuels,which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming.

Question 3

Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species that have become extinct.

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of living organisms in a particular area, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is not related to the number of species that have become extinct.

Question 4

Life-cycle analysis involves collecting information on the lifelong environmental impact of a product,all the way from extraction of raw material,to manufacturing,to its distribution,use and ultimate disposal.

Accepted Answer

Life-cycle analysis indeed involves collecting information on the lifelong environmental impact of a product,all the way from extraction of raw material,to manufacturing,to its distribution,use and ultimate disposal.

Question 5

A commons is a shared resource,such as land,air or water that a group of people uses collectively.

Accepted Answer

A commons is a shared resource used collectively by a group of people, such as land, air, or water.

Question 6

Deforestation-cutting down and not replacing trees-contributes to global warming.

Accepted Answer

Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen. Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and contributing to global warming.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
A) Coal.
B) Fresh water.
C) Timber.
D) Fish.

Accepted Answer

Coal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago. It takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced at the rate it is used. Therefore, it is a nonrenewable resource. Fresh water, timber, and fish can be renewable resources if they are managed properly.

Question 8

The world's natural resource base-the air,water,soil,minerals,and so forth -- is essentially finite,or bounded.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The world's natural resources are limited and can be depleted or damaged by human activities.

Question 9

Sustainable development will require technology cooperation through long-term partnerships between companies in developed and developing countries to transfer environmental technologies.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development cannot be achieved without technology cooperation and transfer between developed and developing countries. Long-term partnerships between companies in these countries play a crucial role in facilitating such technology transfer.

Question 10

Black carbon is the second largest contributor to climate change,responsible for as much as 18 percent of global warming.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to the United Nations, black carbon is the second largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, responsible for as much as 18 percent of global warming. Black carbon is emitted from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biomass, and biofuels, and can have a significant impact on both regional and global climate.

Question 11

The paradox of the commons is that if all individuals attempt to maximize their own private advantage in the short term,the commons will still remain productive in the long run.

Accepted Answer

The paradox of the commons highlights the potential for individual selfishness to lead to the destruction of commonly held resources, such as the environment or public goods. If individuals only pursue their own short-term gain without considering the long-term consequences for the commons, it may eventually become overused or depleted. Therefore, the statement in the question is false.

Question 12

The core idea(s)of sustainable development is(are):
A) Economic development must be accomplished sustainably.
B) Poverty is an underlying cause of environmental degradation.
C) Affluence is an underlying cause of environmental degradation.
D) Both A and B, but not

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are correct because sustainable development requires economic development to be accomplished sustainably and poverty is an underlying cause of environmental degradation.

Question 13

Rain forest destruction is controversial because these environments are more valuable cut down than standing.

Accepted Answer

Rain forests are much more valuable when they are left standing. They provide important ecological services such as mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and regulating water cycles. The destruction of rain forests can lead to negative consequences for both local and global communities.

Question 14

In 2000,a group of nations negotiated the Montreal Protocol,agreeing to increase CFC production and use by 50 percent by 2020.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The Montreal Protocol was actually negotiated in 1987, and its aim was to reduce the production and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances. The parties to the agreement agreed to phase out the production and consumption of these substances by specific deadlines, and have since been taking measures to achieve this goal.

Question 15

Sustainable development:
A) Meets the needs of the present while compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
B) Gives precedence to environmental over economic considerations.
C) Balances economic and environmental considerations.
D) Gives precedence to present needs over future needs.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development aims to balance economic and environmental considerations, ensuring that there is no compromise in meeting the present needs without affecting the needs of future generations. It is a holistic approach that integrates social, economic, and environmental objectives, making it socially equitable, economically efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Question 16

The Carbon Disclosure Project found that companies with a strategic focus on climate change financially outperformed their survey peers.

Accepted Answer

According to the Carbon Disclosure Project, companies that prioritized climate change had higher financial performance than their peers.

Question 17

The world's income is distributed equally among nations.

Accepted Answer

The world's income is not distributed equally among nations. There is a significant income inequality with some nations having much higher incomes than others.

Question 18

About 20 percent of the world's people have incomes below the international poverty line.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest data, approximately 9.2% of the world's population lives below the international poverty line of $1.90 a day (as of 2017), which is significantly less than 20 percent.

Question 19

Land,even when properly cared for,is not a renewable resource.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In which year was the first World Summit on Sustainable Development held?
A) 1982.
B) 1985.
C) 1990.
D) 1992.

Accepted Answer

The first World Summit on Sustainable Development was held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Option A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not match the correct year of the summit.

Quiz 10: Sustainable Development and Global Business

Human society used 60 times as much energy in the late 20^th century as it did in 1860,when industrialization was in its early stages.

The leading contributor to global warming is the burning of fossil fuels,which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species that have become extinct.

Life-cycle analysis involves collecting information on the lifelong environmental impact of a product,all the way from extraction of raw material,to manufacturing,to its distribution,use and ultimate disposal.

A commons is a shared resource,such as land,air or water that a group of people uses collectively.

Deforestation-cutting down and not replacing trees-contributes to global warming.

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

The world's natural resource base-the air,water,soil,minerals,and so forth -- is essentially finite,or bounded.

Sustainable development will require technology cooperation through long-term partnerships between companies in developed and developing countries to transfer environmental technologies.

Black carbon is the second largest contributor to climate change,responsible for as much as 18 percent of global warming.

The paradox of the commons is that if all individuals attempt to maximize their own private advantage in the short term,the commons will still remain productive in the long run.

The core idea(s) of sustainable development is(are) :

Rain forest destruction is controversial because these environments are more valuable cut down than standing.

In 2000,a group of nations negotiated the Montreal Protocol,agreeing to increase CFC production and use by 50 percent by 2020.

Sustainable development:

The Carbon Disclosure Project found that companies with a strategic focus on climate change financially outperformed their survey peers.

The world's income is distributed equally among nations.

About 20 percent of the world's people have incomes below the international poverty line.

Land,even when properly cared for,is not a renewable resource.

In which year was the first World Summit on Sustainable Development held?

Quiz 10: Sustainable Development and Global Business

Human society used 60 times as much energy in the late 20th century as it did in 1860,when industrialization was in its early stages.

The leading contributor to global warming is the burning of fossil fuels,which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species that have become extinct.

Life-cycle analysis involves collecting information on the lifelong environmental impact of a product,all the way from extraction of raw material,to manufacturing,to its distribution,use and ultimate disposal.

A commons is a shared resource,such as land,air or water that a group of people uses collectively.

Deforestation-cutting down and not replacing trees-contributes to global warming.

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

The world's natural resource base-the air,water,soil,minerals,and so forth -- is essentially finite,or bounded.

Sustainable development will require technology cooperation through long-term partnerships between companies in developed and developing countries to transfer environmental technologies.

Black carbon is the second largest contributor to climate change,responsible for as much as 18 percent of global warming.

The paradox of the commons is that if all individuals attempt to maximize their own private advantage in the short term,the commons will still remain productive in the long run.

The core idea(s) of sustainable development is(are) :

Rain forest destruction is controversial because these environments are more valuable cut down than standing.

In 2000,a group of nations negotiated the Montreal Protocol,agreeing to increase CFC production and use by 50 percent by 2020.

Sustainable development:

The Carbon Disclosure Project found that companies with a strategic focus on climate change financially outperformed their survey peers.

The world's income is distributed equally among nations.

About 20 percent of the world's people have incomes below the international poverty line.

Land,even when properly cared for,is not a renewable resource.

In which year was the first World Summit on Sustainable Development held?

Human society used 60 times as much energy in the late 20^th century as it did in 1860,when industrialization was in its early stages.