A Malthusian check or catastrophe results from the growth of population outpacing that of food production.

A Malthusian catastrophe cannot be avoided due to Earth’s finite production capacity.

All of theses choices describe Malthusianism.

A positive check on population, such as increased infant mortality, famine, epidemics or war, characterizes a Malthusian catastrophe.

Population, when unchecked, increases in an arithmetical ratio.

Widespread applications of engineering and science to production and technological development 

Successes reinforce belief that environmental detriments and resource problems can be overcome

Transformation of institutional arrangements, social relations and values relating to the formation of factories, built environments and entire industries 

Standardization and economies of scale

Eradication of poverty as an ethical, social, and environmental imperative

Environment exploited for economic purposes and in the name of progress and welfare

It is the ethical framework underpinning the Sustainable Development Goals.

It is a declaration of interdependence and of universal responsibility with the first principle emphasizing that our ethical responsibility begins with the respect and value for all forms of life.

All of the responses are correct.

It is primarily focused on maintaining equitable conditions for present human generations, clearly recognizing humans as the most important species on the planet. 

It focuses on human needs in relation to social, economic and environmental considerations, while excluding the political and spiritual dimensions of culture.

The idea for this international declaration of fundamental values and principles came from the Brundtland report’s call for “a new charter to guide state behavior in the transition to sustainable development.”

The precautionary principle is integrated into the pillar concerning Ecological Integrity.