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Sustainable development means:
AUsing resources quickly for fast growth
BDevelopment that meets present needs without compromising future generations
CStopping all industrial activity
DFocusing only on urban development
✓ Correct Answer: B — Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection for the long term.
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