Answer to Question #118230 in English for Oarabile

Question

Which statement best defines sustainable development?

1. Development that promotes continuous economic growth at the expense of the environment
2. Development that conserves biodiversity at the expense of human well-being
3. Development that meets the needs of the present generation and without consideration of the future generations
4. Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations

Answer 1

4. Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation.

Sustainable development is based on the rational use of the natural sources meeting the needs of the present generation while future generations will be able to use the same sources without any limitations and difficulties. As a result, according to the sustainable development, the present generation must not affect the environment to provide normal living of the future generations.