Zero30 Econ 101

March 28, 2025

30x30 & Economic Growth Quiz

30x30 & Economic Growth: What's at Stake?

1. What is a significant economic risk associated with biodiversity loss due to failing the 30x30 target?

A) Increased investment in renewable energy.

B) Disruption of ecosystem services that support industries like agriculture and tourism.

C) Enhanced efficiency in resource extraction.

D) Reduced costs for environmental compliance.

2. How does the degradation of natural habitats impact the global economy?

A) It leads to a surge in sustainable business practices.

B) It reduces the need for natural resource management.

C) It results in trillions of dollars in lost economic value due to lost ecosystem services.

D) It enhances the stability of global supply chains.

3. What economic sector is most vulnerable to the decline of pollinators due to habitat loss?

A) Agriculture.

B) Technology.

C) Finance.

D) Manufacturing.

4. How does the loss of natural carbon sinks affect economic stability?

A) It reduces the cost of carbon capture technologies.

B) It stabilizes energy prices.

C) It decreases the frequency of climate-related disasters.

D) It increases the frequency and severity of climate-related disasters, leading to economic losses.

5. What is the impact of reduced biodiversity on the pharmaceutical industry?

A) Increased discovery of new medicinal compounds.

B) Reduced access to natural resources for drug development.

C) Enhanced efficiency in synthetic drug production.

D) Decreased regulatory requirements for drug approval.

6. How does the degradation of coral reefs impact tourism and coastal economies?

A) It increases tourist arrivals due to new artificial reefs.

B) It reduces the need for coastal protection infrastructure.

C) It leads to significant economic losses due to reduced tourism and fisheries.

D) It enhances the sustainability of coastal aquaculture.

7. What is the impact of deforestation on timber and related industries?

A) It reduces the long-term availability of timber resources.

B) It increases the efficiency of sustainable forestry practices.

C) It enhances the growth rate of managed forests.

D) It decreases the cost of timber extraction.

8. How does failing to protect natural water sources affect industries relying on clean water?

A) It reduces the cost of water treatment technologies.

B) It enhances the sustainability of water-intensive industries.

C) It decreases the need for water conservation measures.

D) It leads to increased operational costs due to water scarcity and pollution.

9. What is the economic impact of increased frequency of natural disasters due to climate change?

A) Reduced insurance premiums for disaster-prone areas.

B) Significant economic losses from infrastructure damage and business disruptions.

C) Enhanced stability in global financial markets.

D) Decreased need for disaster relief funding.

10. How does investment in nature conservation contribute to long-term economic stability?

A) By increasing short-term profits through resource exploitation.

B) By relying on unsustainable extraction practices to boost immediate growth.

C) By ensuring the continued provision of ecosystem services that support economic activity.

D) By reducing regulations that protect natural resources.

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