The Environment (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What are the two primary reasons for deforestation mentioned?
What are the two primary reasons for deforestation mentioned?
Timber export & agricultural expansion
What causes desertification according to the note?
What causes desertification according to the note?
Over-cultivation & over-grazing
What did Kingsbury's 2004 research highlight?
What did Kingsbury's 2004 research highlight?
Industrial pollution reduces safe water
When was the Brundtland Commission established?
When was the Brundtland Commission established?
1983-87
What are the three pillars of sustainable development?
What are the three pillars of sustainable development?
Environmental, economic, social
What does the neo-liberal perspective suggest about environmental problems?
What does the neo-liberal perspective suggest about environmental problems?
Market mechanisms can solve them
What do structuralist theories argue about developing countries?
What do structuralist theories argue about developing countries?
Global system forces harmful practices
What is green growth?
What is green growth?
Efficient resource use & low pollution
What problem do technology gaps create for LEDCs?
What problem do technology gaps create for LEDCs?
Dependence on polluting processes
What do radical environmentalists argue is the only true solution?
What do radical environmentalists argue is the only true solution?
De-industrialisation
How is sustainable development defined?
How is sustainable development defined?
Protects resources for future generations
What challenges result from over-urbanisation in developing countries?
What challenges result from over-urbanisation in developing countries?
Pollution & public health risks