alleryStart learning →What does sustainable economic development mean?
AIgnores environmental damage
BBenefits only the wealthy
CEnds all industrial activity
DAvoids damaging the environment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Avoids damaging the environment
Sustainable development takes place without damaging the environment and without compromising the needs of future generations.
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