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Which of the following best describes sustainable development?

1

Development that restricts economic growth

2

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

3

Growth that prioritizes industrialization over conservation

4

Development that maximizes resource exploitation

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Answer

B. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

Solution:

Sustainable development is defined as development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Options 1, 3, and 4 reflect unsustainable practices.

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