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World On The Edge by Lester R. Brown
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. Which global issue is emphasized as urgent in the book?
A) Space exploration
B) Climate change
C) Trade agreements
D) Political corruption
  • 2. In 'World On The Edge', which resource is highlighted as critically threatened?
A) Natural gas
B) Freshwater
C) Coal
D) Gold
  • 3. What does Brown identify as necessary for achieving sustainability?
A) Corporate dominance
B) National isolationism
C) Global cooperation
D) Individualism
  • 4. Which type of energy does Brown advocate for?
A) Hydroelectric dams
B) Solar power
C) Coal power
D) Natural gas
  • 5. In the book, what does Brown say about urbanization?
A) It has no environmental impact
B) It always benefits the economy
C) It leads to rural decline only
D) It can strain resources
  • 6. What does Brown say about population growth?
A) It is not a concern
B) It exacerbates resource depletion
C) It will soon stabilize
D) It boosts economic growth
  • 7. Which sector does Brown argue needs the most drastic reform?
A) Transportation sector
B) Energy sector
C) Healthcare sector
D) Education sector
  • 8. Brown discusses food security. What does he mean by this?
A) Government control of food prices
B) Access to sufficient food for all
C) Food production only in developed nations
D) Luxury food items availability
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