Ch 2.1: Suitable development

Question 1

What is sustainable development?

Answer 1

Ensuring that development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

How do we achieve sustainable development?

Answer 2

It is achieved by considering the development from economic viability, social equity, and environmental stewardship perspectives.

Question 3

Why are different perspectives important when talking about sustainable development?

Answer 3

Because everything is interconnected.

Question 4

By being stewards of our technologies we…

Answer 4

1. expand how we see our contributions.
2. expand on who participates in evolving technology.
3. expand the perspectives that inform our evolving technology.

Question 5

What are the 8 principles of technological stewardship?

Answer 5

1. Seek purpose
2. Take responsibility
3. Expand involvement.
4. Widen approaches
5. Advance understanding
6. Realize diversity
7. Deliberate values
8. Seek Regeneration.

Question 6

What does soil health ensure?

Answer 6

It ensures that all the aspects of the soil are in sync to function as a vital living system to sustain biological productivity to maintain the quality of air and water environments and promote plants, animals and human health.