The Process of Using Environmental Resources to Support Societal Needs

question 96

Multiple Choice

The process of using environmental resources to support societal needs today while also preserving and protecting them for future generations is referred to as _____.

• A) triple bottom line experiment
• B) global warming
• C) sustainable development
• D) scaling
• E) greenhouse effect

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Definitions:

Directed Verdict

A ruling by a judge in a jury trial, typically taking place before the jury deliberates, concluding that no reasonable jury could reach a different conclusion and therefore a verdict is directed without jury consideration.

Judgment As A Matter Of Law

A legal ruling by a judge, typically during a trial, stating that no reasonable jury could find for the other side based on the factual evidence presented.

Pretrial Conference

A meeting between the parties involved in a legal case and a judge to discuss the details of the trial, settle procedural matters, and sometimes resolve the case without a trial.

Settlement

is an agreement reached either before or after court action begins, where parties resolve a dispute without a trial.