Sustainability (AQA GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What does sustainability refer to in economic terms?
What does sustainability refer to in economic terms?
Producing goods at current levels long-term
What is the main challenge to achieving sustainability?
What is the main challenge to achieving sustainability?
Unlimited wants vs limited resources
Which of these are examples of non-renewable resources?
Which of these are examples of non-renewable resources?
Oil, coal, and natural gas
How does technology help make sustainability more achievable?
How does technology help make sustainability more achievable?
Makes production & distribution efficient
What is the expected global population by 2050?
What is the expected global population by 2050?
Nearly 10 billion
Which factors contribute to global warming?
Which factors contribute to global warming?
Industry pollution & rainforest loss
What role do rainforests normally play in the environment?
What role do rainforests normally play in the environment?
They help absorb carbon dioxide
What climate-related costs do businesses now face?
What climate-related costs do businesses now face?
Flooding, unpredictable weather, adapting
How does renewable energy compare cost-wise to traditional fossil fuels?
How does renewable energy compare cost-wise to traditional fossil fuels?
Renewable energy tends to be more expensive
Who shares responsibility for achieving sustainable growth?
Who shares responsibility for achieving sustainable growth?
Both businesses and consumers
What is a short-term effect of implementing sustainable practices?
What is a short-term effect of implementing sustainable practices?
Businesses may see reduced profits
What advantage do early adopters of sustainability often gain?
What advantage do early adopters of sustainability often gain?
First-mover advantages in green markets