Unit 4: The Global Economy

Topic 4.7: Sustainable Development Questions

Practice 20 exam-style questions for IB Economics Topic 4.7. Review the question stems below, then unlock the full Question Bank to access markschemes, model answers, and AI grading.

11 mark
Government subsidies for renewable energy contribute to sustainable development by:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
21 mark
Government subsidies for renewable energy contribute to sustainable development by:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
31 mark
Sustainable development is best defined as:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
41 mark
The concept of sustainability requires consideration of which three dimensions?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
51 mark
Sustainable development is best defined as:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
61 mark
The concept of sustainability requires consideration of which three dimensions?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
71 mark
A key difference between economic growth and sustainable development is that:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
81 mark
Which of the following is an example of economic growth that may not be sustainable?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
91 mark
The role of international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, in achieving sustainable development includes:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
101 mark
A key difference between economic growth and sustainable development is that:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
111 mark
Which of the following is an example of economic growth that may not be sustainable?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
124 marks
Explain two policies that a government could use to promote sustainable development.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
131 mark
A carbon tax is considered a policy for sustainable development because it:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
144 marks
Distinguish between economic growth and sustainable development.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
154 marks
Explain how cap-and-trade schemes work to reduce pollution.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
164 marks
Distinguish between economic growth and sustainable development.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
171 mark
Which of the following is a market-based policy to promote sustainable development?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
181 mark
A carbon tax is considered a policy for sustainable development because it:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
191 mark
Which of the following is a market-based policy to promote sustainable development?
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question
201 mark
The role of international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, in achieving sustainable development includes:
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question

Ready to practice Topic 4.7?

Get instant AI feedback on your answers, view detailed markschemes, and track your progress across all IB Economics topics.

Start Practising Now