Environmental Sustainability (Grade 12 NSC Matric Economics): Quizzes
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What is Command and Control in environmental management?
What is Command and Control in environmental management?
Direct govt approach using laws & rules
Which is an example of Command and Control regulation?
Which is an example of Command and Control regulation?
Banning harmful chemicals like DDT
What is the key difference between conservation and preservation?
What is the key difference between conservation and preservation?
Conservation allows use; preservation does not
What does conservation focus on?
What does conservation focus on?
Wise use of natural resources
What is the central goal of environmental sustainability?
What is the central goal of environmental sustainability?
Balance today's needs with future access
How does pollution occur according to environmental economics?
How does pollution occur according to environmental economics?
Waste released faster than nature absorbs
Why is pollution considered an economic problem?
Why is pollution considered an economic problem?
Businesses don't pay full damage costs
What approach does preservation take to protecting resources?
What approach does preservation take to protecting resources?
Keeps them completely untouched
When was UNCED (the Earth Summit) held?
When was UNCED (the Earth Summit) held?
1992
What did UNCED recognise about environmental problems?
What did UNCED recognise about environmental problems?
They cross borders & need global response