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Intro to Sustainability

Liam Thomas

Liam Thomas

7 min read

Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers environmental sustainability, including key factors like biological diversity, human population, resource consumption, and greenhouse gas concentrations. It explains sustainable yield and its relationship to resource replenishment and the Tragedy of the Commons. The guide connects these concepts and provides exam tips focusing on multiple-choice and free-response questions related to sustainability, yield, and the commons. Practice questions covering these topics are also included.

Question 1 of 9

What is the core idea behind environmental sustainability? ๐Ÿค”

Using resources without any limitations

Conserving resources for future generations while meeting current needs

Prioritizing economic growth at the expense of the environment

Focusing solely on the present without considering long-term impacts