MGMT 3880; PART 3 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Sustainability is accurately described by which statements? (Check all that apply.) - ANS It is
the process of preserving natural resources for future generations.
It is a major challenge for businesses.
The well-known image of the Earth as seen from space—a blue-and-green globe, girdled by
white clouds, floating in blackness—dramatically shows us that we share a single, unified
natural system, or - ANS ecosystem
What critical steps must be taken to advance sustainable development? (Check all that apply.) -
ANS There must be a fair and equitable distribution of benefits gained by sustainable
practices.
The nature of consumption must change to favor quality over quantity of goods owned.
Economic development must conserve natural resources.
By late 2011 the world population had reached about ______. - ANS 7 billion
The population growth rate in coming decades is expected to be greatest in which part of the
world? - ANS Africa
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,The Earth's natural capital includes the world's stock of _____. (Check all that apply.) -
ANS soil
air
water
According to systems theory, business, society, and the natural environment must interact in
what way to survive? - ANS In relationship to each other
Sustainable development is correctly characterized by which statements? (Check all that apply.)
- ANS Ensuring a better quality of life for all, now and in the future.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future.
Global population growth impacts the environment in what ways? (Check all that apply.) -
ANS The consumption of natural resources is increased.
Pollution is increased.
Describe some negative ecological impacts of the agricultural "green revolution." -
ANS Higher rates of waste
Contamination caused by pesticides
Population growth is predicted to be the slowest for countries in which stage of economic
development? - ANS Industrialized
The maximum population that the Earth's ecosystem can support with current technology is
called ______. - ANS carrying capacity
To balance the Earth's carrying capacity with human demands, which strategies are
recommended? (Check all that apply.) - ANS Choosing less harmful products
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, Technological innovation to produce food and energy
Charging a premium for environmentally harmful goods
Identify the positive effects of economic development across the world. (Check all that apply.) -
ANS Rising incomes
Reduction in poverty
According to the Global Footprint Network, human society is using resources faster and creating
more waste at the unsustainable rate of ______. - ANS one and a half times the capacity
How might imposing a carbon tax on harmful products benefit the environment? (Check all that
apply.) - ANS Firms could be incentivized to switch to more efficient production methods.
Individuals would probably purchase fewer harmful goods or services.
The tragedy of the commons is best illustrated by which scenario? - ANS A group of
fishermen that each strive to maximize their own catch in their shared fishing area.
What are the two leading causes of climate change? (Choose all that apply.) - ANS Black
carbon
Carbon dioxide
Businesses have taken steps to reduce their impact on climate change, such as ______. (Check
all that apply.) - ANS investing in new efficient technology
improving fuel efficiency
Why is ozone critical to life on Earth? - ANS In the stratosphere, ozone absorbs dangerous
ultraviolet light.
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Sustainability is accurately described by which statements? (Check all that apply.) - ANS It is
the process of preserving natural resources for future generations.
It is a major challenge for businesses.
The well-known image of the Earth as seen from space—a blue-and-green globe, girdled by
white clouds, floating in blackness—dramatically shows us that we share a single, unified
natural system, or - ANS ecosystem
What critical steps must be taken to advance sustainable development? (Check all that apply.) -
ANS There must be a fair and equitable distribution of benefits gained by sustainable
practices.
The nature of consumption must change to favor quality over quantity of goods owned.
Economic development must conserve natural resources.
By late 2011 the world population had reached about ______. - ANS 7 billion
The population growth rate in coming decades is expected to be greatest in which part of the
world? - ANS Africa
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,The Earth's natural capital includes the world's stock of _____. (Check all that apply.) -
ANS soil
air
water
According to systems theory, business, society, and the natural environment must interact in
what way to survive? - ANS In relationship to each other
Sustainable development is correctly characterized by which statements? (Check all that apply.)
- ANS Ensuring a better quality of life for all, now and in the future.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future.
Global population growth impacts the environment in what ways? (Check all that apply.) -
ANS The consumption of natural resources is increased.
Pollution is increased.
Describe some negative ecological impacts of the agricultural "green revolution." -
ANS Higher rates of waste
Contamination caused by pesticides
Population growth is predicted to be the slowest for countries in which stage of economic
development? - ANS Industrialized
The maximum population that the Earth's ecosystem can support with current technology is
called ______. - ANS carrying capacity
To balance the Earth's carrying capacity with human demands, which strategies are
recommended? (Check all that apply.) - ANS Choosing less harmful products
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Technological innovation to produce food and energy
Charging a premium for environmentally harmful goods
Identify the positive effects of economic development across the world. (Check all that apply.) -
ANS Rising incomes
Reduction in poverty
According to the Global Footprint Network, human society is using resources faster and creating
more waste at the unsustainable rate of ______. - ANS one and a half times the capacity
How might imposing a carbon tax on harmful products benefit the environment? (Check all that
apply.) - ANS Firms could be incentivized to switch to more efficient production methods.
Individuals would probably purchase fewer harmful goods or services.
The tragedy of the commons is best illustrated by which scenario? - ANS A group of
fishermen that each strive to maximize their own catch in their shared fishing area.
What are the two leading causes of climate change? (Choose all that apply.) - ANS Black
carbon
Carbon dioxide
Businesses have taken steps to reduce their impact on climate change, such as ______. (Check
all that apply.) - ANS investing in new efficient technology
improving fuel efficiency
Why is ozone critical to life on Earth? - ANS In the stratosphere, ozone absorbs dangerous
ultraviolet light.
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