Deck 1: The Environment and Natural Capital

Question 1

Which of the following is an intergovernmental organization in climate change research and policy

A)BRIC
B)OECD
C)IPCC
D)UN

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Energy consumption impacts

A)shareholder wealth
B)strategic decisions
C)weapon manufacturing
D)economic growth

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Sustainable development focuses on

A)An uncompromising position to meet the needs of the future
B)A sustainable policy to meet the needs of the current generation
C)A policy of crop rotation and the use of non-polluting substances
D)A company's ability to continue indefinitely into the future

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Water price variations are caused by all of the following EXCEPT

A)Public policy
B)Source availability
C)Lack of infrastructure
D)GHG emissions

Question 5

Scientists know with virtual certainty

A)Buildup of GHG is largely the result of human activities.
B)Average global sea levels and temperatures will continue to rise.
C)Global warming will occur at a level statistically equivalent to the past century.
D)Government policy will force companies to adopt efficiency measures.

Question 6

Firms often overlook ________ as a significant source of capital

A)Human
B)Manufactured
C)Social
D)Natural