Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

Course code: NP307 Semester: 1st

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FIRST QUESTION: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Please answer ALL the following questions
1. …………… is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
A) Development. C) Sociology.
B) Sustainable Development. D) None of the previously mentioned.

2. In Tripple Bottom Line, sustainable development is achieved when considering:

A) People, planet and profit. C) Only social equity.
B) Only people and profit. D) None of the previously mentioned.

3. In Funnel Metaphor, sustainability works on ………………… and ………………. of

natural resources.
A) Raising demand & declining C) Improving life support resources &
the quality declining the exploitation
B) Improving life support D) All the previously mentioned.
resources & exploiting

4. Basic principles of transdisciplinary processes:

A) Collaboration between science C) Interdisciplinary.
& society.
B) Mutual learning & education D) All the previously mentioned.
effects.

5. …………………. includes economic vitality, justice, social cohesion, environmental

protection and the sustainable management of resources so as to meet the needs of the
present generations without compromising future generations’ abilities to also meet
their needs.
A) Development. C) Sociology.
B) Sustainable Development. D) None of the previously mentioned.

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

Course code: NP307 Semester: 1st

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6. Nations should share …………………………. to achieve the goal of sustainability.
A) Knowledge and innovative C) Rumors and gossip.
technologies.
B) Music and movies. D) Conflict and Fashion.

7. A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function

together as a whole to accomplish a goal.
A) Social equity. C) Rumors.
B) Wars. D) System.

8. Advantages of Systems Thinking:

A) Enables team members to C) Problem solving.
understand the big picture.
B) Helps employees. D) All the previously mentioned.

9. Systems thinking allows problem solvers to identify …...... and …….. relationships.
A) Cause & effect C) Cause & input
B) Effect & output D) Negativity & effect

10. Common Elements of All Systems:

A) Input, Negativity, Throughput, C) Input, Output, Throughput, Feedback,
Feedback, Control, and Goal. Control, Environment, and Goal.
B) Only Input and Feedback. D) Only Feedback and Control.

11. Many scientific disciplines could use ……………… in research & theory
development, and then be able to identify laws & principles which would apply to
many systems.
A) Systems theory. C) Whatsapp.
B) Funnel Metaphor. D) Rumors.

12. The …………… of a system can be identified by the fact that other objectives will be
sacrificed in order to attain the central objective.
A) Duties. C) Central objective.
B) Feedback. D) Input.

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

Course code: NP307 Semester: 1st

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13. The boundary of a system ……… change.
A) Cannot. C) Should not
B) Can. D) Central objective.

14. …………………. in global warming is the point “past which the slow creep of
environmental decay gives way to sudden and self-perpetuating collapse.”
A) Tipping point. C) Funnel Metaphor.
B) Carbon dioxide. D) Climate change.

15. ……………………… is the volume of freshwater used to produce the product,

measured at the place where the product was actually produced
A) Alkaline water. C) Tap water.
B) Virtual-water. D) River.

16. Sustainable Development Goals are ……………. to be reached by 2030.

A) 30 goals. C) 3 goals.
B) 10 goals. D) 17 goals.

17. False representation or Non-compliance of Quality/ Legal/ Ethical/ Health standards;

is example of:
A) Unfair trade. C) Fair trade.
B) Normal trade. D) Free trade.

18. Unsustainable or destructive business practices that threaten the sustainability of a

community; is example of:
A) Smart trade. C) Fair trade.
B) Unfair trade. D) Free trade.

19. Misleading communication about the need of a certain product or good; is example of:
A) Smart trade. C) Unfair trade.
B) Fair trade. D) Free trade.

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

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20. Fair trade is an alternative approach to conventional trade and is based on a
……………… between producers and consumers.
A) Competition. C) Ignorance.
B) Conflict. D) Partnership.

21. The main goal of ……… is to increase nations’ economic growth. While, ……….. is
to empower marginalized people and improve the quality of their lives.
A) Free trade & fair trade. C) Free trade & safe trade.
B) Fair trade & free trade. D) Fair trade & safe trade.

22. Importers purchase from fair trade producers groups as directly as possible, eliminating
unnecessary middlemen.
A) Fair prices. C) Direct trade.
B) Fair & safe labor condition. D) Democratic and transparent organization.

23. The transition to a Green Economy that is:

A) Low carbon emission, resource C) Reduce pollution and enhance energy.
efficient and socially inclusive,
growth in income and
employment.
B) Prevent the loss of biodiversity D) All the previously mentioned.
and ecosystem services and
contribute to poverty
alleviation.

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

Course code: NP307 Semester: 1st

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SECOND QUESTION: TRUE OR FALSE

Please answer ALL the following questions

1. In funnel Metaphor, sustainability works on declining the life support resources and
rising the exploitation of natural resources.
A) True B) False

2. The concept of “Sustainability” was widened to include not only agriculture and
forestry but the whole ecosystem.
A) True B) False

3. “Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without
taking in consideration compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs.”
A) True B) False

4. In Tripple Bottom Line, sustainable development is achieved by considering

environmental protection, economic prosperity, and social equity.
A) True B) False

5. Collaboration between science & society are from the principles of transdisciplinary
processes.
A) True B) False

6. Sustainable development represents the vision of a future where humanity embraces

the common values of solidarity, equality and mutual respect between people, cultures,
countries, generations, as well as respect for nature.
A) True B) False

7. The life styles followed in sustainable development should not be oriented towards
economic and social justice, food security, ecological integrity, sustainable livelihoods,
respect for all life forms and democracy.
A) True B) False

8. Sustainable development do not requires better scientific understanding of the

problems.
A) True B) False

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

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9. The full participation of women is essential to achieve sustainable development.
A) True B) False

10. Physiological, Economic, and Computer are all types of system.

A) True B) False

11. Problems that are ideal for a systems thinking intervention, are problems that are
familiar and have a known history.
A) True B) False

12. System theory is a way where scientists could better communicate their findings with
each other across disciplines & build upon each other's work.
A) True B) False

13. Systems thinking hinder team members identify the objective of the team, and
understand how their individual activities contribute to that objective.
A) True B) False

14. Many scientific disciplines could use systems theory in research & theory
development, and then be able to identify laws & principles which would apply to
many systems.
A) True B) False

15. All phenomena can be viewed as a web of relationships among elements.

A) True B) False

16. A system is not a dynamic network of interconnecting elements. A change in only one
of the elements will not produce change in all the others.
A) True B) False

17. After we reach what is called “Tipping point”, global warming problems will be solved.
B) True B) False

18. Virtual-water refers to the sum of the water use in the various steps of the production
chain.
A) True B) False

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19. According to Adam Smith “Every business transaction is a challenge to see that both
parties come out fairly”.
A) True B) False

20. Manipulation of prices of a product by a country is considered fair trade.

A) True B) False

21. Fair trade cannot offer consumers a powerful way to reduce poverty through their
everyday shopping.
A) True B) False

22. Fair trade focuses on commerce among individuals and businesses. While, free trade
focuses on trade policies between countries.
A) True B) False

23. Green Economy will stimulate new markets, create more jobs, generate higher rates
of GDP growth in the medium term, improve returns on investments, and reduce
individual and collective risk, all whilst strengthening environmental, social and
human capital.
A) True B) False

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

Course code: NP307 Semester: 1st

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THIRD QUESTION: AGREE OR DISAGREE

From your readings, do you agree or disagree that the following targets are related
to goal no. 3 (good health and well-being) in the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs):
1. By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100 000 live
births.
A) Agree B) Disagree

2. By 2037, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age.
3.3 By 2035, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected
tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other
communicable diseases.
A) Agree B) Disagree

3. By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases

through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
A) Agree B) Disagree

4. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug
abuse and harmful use of alcohol.
A) Agree B) Disagree

5. By 2020, halve the number of global birth and injuries from road traffic accidents.
A) Agree B) Disagree

6. By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services,

including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of
reproductive health into national strategies and programmes.
A) Agree B) Disagree

7. Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to

quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and
affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
A) Agree B) Disagree

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Course: Sustainable Development Academic year: 2020/2021

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8. By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous
chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
A) Agree B) Disagree

9. Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco

Control in all countries, as appropriate.
A) Agree B) Disagree

10. Support the research and development of transportation and microfibers for the
communicable and noncommunicable diseases that primarily affect developing
countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines.
A) Agree B) Disagree

11. Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training
and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least
developed countries and small island developing States.
A) Agree B) Disagree

12. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early
warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.
A) Agree B) Disagree

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Best wishes,
DR. Ahmed EL-SHERBINY
Lecturer - Faculty of Organic Agriculture, HU

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