Which of the Following Definitions of "Sustainable Development" Best Fits

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions of "sustainable development" best fits the notion of sustainability endorsed by the EPA in the past?

• A) Development that makes everyone in all generations happy.
• B) Development that is fully virtuous in an Aristotelian sense.
• C) Development that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
• D) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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Definitions:

Demonstration

A presentation or exhibition of how a product or service works, often used as a sales tool to illustrate its benefits.

Solid-state Design

Refers to electronic systems or devices made from solid materials, without moving parts, utilizing semiconductors like transistors for operation.

Feature

Any physical characteristic of a product.

Advantage

The performance characteristic of a product that describes how it can be used or will help the buyer.