Sustainable Development - AP Human Geography
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What is Goal 1 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is Goal 1 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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No poverty. First SDG aims to end poverty in all forms everywhere.
No poverty. First SDG aims to end poverty in all forms everywhere.
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How does sustainable development address inequality?
How does sustainable development address inequality?
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By promoting equal opportunities and reducing disparities. Social equity is essential for long-term sustainability.
By promoting equal opportunities and reducing disparities. Social equity is essential for long-term sustainability.
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Identify the main feature of sustainable agriculture.
Identify the main feature of sustainable agriculture.
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Conserving resources and maintaining soil fertility. Ensures long-term productivity without environmental degradation.
Conserving resources and maintaining soil fertility. Ensures long-term productivity without environmental degradation.
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Which SDG focuses on clean water and sanitation?
Which SDG focuses on clean water and sanitation?
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Goal 6. Ensures availability and sustainable management of water for all.
Goal 6. Ensures availability and sustainable management of water for all.
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Which principle involves reducing emissions to zero by balancing with removals?
Which principle involves reducing emissions to zero by balancing with removals?
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Net-zero emissions. Achieved by offsetting remaining emissions with carbon removal.
Net-zero emissions. Achieved by offsetting remaining emissions with carbon removal.
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What is a key characteristic of a circular economy?
What is a key characteristic of a circular economy?
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Minimizing waste by reusing and recycling resources. Contrasts with linear 'take-make-waste' economic model.
Minimizing waste by reusing and recycling resources. Contrasts with linear 'take-make-waste' economic model.
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What does the term 'carbon footprint' measure?
What does the term 'carbon footprint' measure?
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Total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization. Quantifies climate impact of activities and consumption patterns.
Total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization. Quantifies climate impact of activities and consumption patterns.
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What is the purpose of Agenda 21?
What is the purpose of Agenda 21?
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To promote sustainable development globally. 1992 action plan for sustainable development implementation.
To promote sustainable development globally. 1992 action plan for sustainable development implementation.
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Which agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C?
Which agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C?
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The Paris Agreement. 2015 climate accord strengthening global response to climate threats.
The Paris Agreement. 2015 climate accord strengthening global response to climate threats.
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Identify a key element of sustainable communities.
Identify a key element of sustainable communities.
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Inclusive and participatory decision-making. Engages all stakeholders in community development decisions.
Inclusive and participatory decision-making. Engages all stakeholders in community development decisions.
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What is the target of Goal 4 of the SDGs?
What is the target of Goal 4 of the SDGs?
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Quality education for all. Ensures inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all.
Quality education for all. Ensures inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all.
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Which SDG addresses health and well-being?
Which SDG addresses health and well-being?
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Goal 3. Ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all ages.
Goal 3. Ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all ages.
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What does 'sustainable infrastructure' entail?
What does 'sustainable infrastructure' entail?
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Infrastructure that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. Meets current needs without compromising future functionality.
Infrastructure that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. Meets current needs without compromising future functionality.
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Identify an action to promote gender equality in sustainable development.
Identify an action to promote gender equality in sustainable development.
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Ensure equal access to education for girls. Education empowers women and promotes gender equality.
Ensure equal access to education for girls. Education empowers women and promotes gender equality.
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Which principle emphasizes the need to consider future generations?
Which principle emphasizes the need to consider future generations?
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Intergenerational equity. Ensures fairness between current and future generations.
Intergenerational equity. Ensures fairness between current and future generations.
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What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. International treaty requiring developed countries to cut emissions.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. International treaty requiring developed countries to cut emissions.
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Identify one strategy for achieving sustainable urban development.
Identify one strategy for achieving sustainable urban development.
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Promoting public transportation. Reduces car dependency and urban air pollution.
Promoting public transportation. Reduces car dependency and urban air pollution.
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What does the term 'green economy' refer to?
What does the term 'green economy' refer to?
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An economy that reduces environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Promotes sustainable development while improving human well-being.
An economy that reduces environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Promotes sustainable development while improving human well-being.
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What is the definition of sustainable development?
What is the definition of sustainable development?
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Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations. Balances current needs with future generations' ability to meet theirs.
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations. Balances current needs with future generations' ability to meet theirs.
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Identify three pillars of sustainable development.
Identify three pillars of sustainable development.
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Economic, environmental, and social pillars. The three interconnected dimensions forming the foundation of sustainability.
Economic, environmental, and social pillars. The three interconnected dimensions forming the foundation of sustainability.
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What is the aim of the Brundtland Report?
What is the aim of the Brundtland Report?
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To define and promote sustainable development globally. Published in 1987, it established the modern definition of sustainable development.
To define and promote sustainable development globally. Published in 1987, it established the modern definition of sustainable development.
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Which UN initiative outlines 17 goals for sustainable development?
Which UN initiative outlines 17 goals for sustainable development?
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Adopted by UN in 2015, targeting achievement by 2030.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Adopted by UN in 2015, targeting achievement by 2030.
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What is Goal 13 of the SDGs?
What is Goal 13 of the SDGs?
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Climate action. Focuses on urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Climate action. Focuses on urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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Which concept measures the use of natural resources against biocapacity?
Which concept measures the use of natural resources against biocapacity?
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Ecological footprint. Compares human demand on nature with Earth's regenerative capacity.
Ecological footprint. Compares human demand on nature with Earth's regenerative capacity.
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What is the aim of Goal 15 of the SDGs?
What is the aim of Goal 15 of the SDGs?
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To protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. Protects forests, combats desertification, and halts biodiversity loss.
To protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. Protects forests, combats desertification, and halts biodiversity loss.
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Which SDG focuses on life below water?
Which SDG focuses on life below water?
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Goal 14. Conserves and sustainably uses oceans, seas, and marine resources.
Goal 14. Conserves and sustainably uses oceans, seas, and marine resources.
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How does sustainable development promote peace and justice?
How does sustainable development promote peace and justice?
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By fostering inclusive societies and reducing conflict. Stable societies support long-term sustainable development.
By fostering inclusive societies and reducing conflict. Stable societies support long-term sustainable development.
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What does 'resilience' refer to in sustainable development?
What does 'resilience' refer to in sustainable development?
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Ability to recover from environmental and economic shocks. Enables systems to adapt and thrive despite disruptions.
Ability to recover from environmental and economic shocks. Enables systems to adapt and thrive despite disruptions.
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Which term describes the integration of economic, social, and environmental policies?
Which term describes the integration of economic, social, and environmental policies?
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Policy coherence for sustainable development. Aligns policies across sectors for maximum sustainability impact.
Policy coherence for sustainable development. Aligns policies across sectors for maximum sustainability impact.
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What is a primary goal of sustainable energy?
What is a primary goal of sustainable energy?
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To provide clean and affordable energy for all. Reduces dependence on fossil fuels and carbon emissions.
To provide clean and affordable energy for all. Reduces dependence on fossil fuels and carbon emissions.
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