When Building a New Residential Development or Mall,a National Real

question 138

Multiple Choice

When building a new residential development or mall,a national real estate organization typically does not remove many trees,basing its decision on the belief that natural resources are limited and the company must not compromise the ability of future generations to meet its own needs.This philosophy is known as ___.

• A)sustainability
• B)environmental stimulation
• C)natural ethics
• D)enviroethics
• E)green values

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Definitions:

Total Emissions

The sum of all pollutants released into the atmosphere from various sources within a specified area or by a particular process.

Alpha Emissions

A type of radioactive decay where an alpha particle, consisting of two protons and two neutrons, is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, reducing its mass and changing its atomic structure.

Negative Externality

A cost that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost, commonly associated with production or consumption of goods and services.

Government Agency

A government agency is an organization operated by the government to enforce laws, oversee activities, and provide services in a specific area.