Past HSC question (1 Viewer)

[rsingh]

Explain one economic benefit and one economic cost of ecologically sustainable development? 4 marks.

I think it's from the 2001 or 2002 paper, but I'm not sure. Nevertheless, anyone have any ideas as to this one?

 

[Jago]

benefit: consideration for future generations

cost: reduced profit.

and explain both.

 

[Rafy]

HSC 2001 Q23

(d) Explain ONE economic benefit and ONE economic cost associated with
achieving ecologically sustainable development.



These are the marker's notes on the question

Question 23
The definitions of ‘ecologically sustainable development’ were generally poor. Candidates gave
general descriptions without a time concept included. This question contained weaker responses
compared to other parts of the paper. There was an indication that some candidates had not
developed their understanding of this section.
Better candidates were able to clearly dissect each segment of the questions asked, and could
distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources, and supply solid examples of each.
Again, the stronger candidates understood their economic benefits and costs and were able to link
them to achieving ecologically sustainable development. Weaker candidates misinterpreted the
question because they had prepared an answer on the economic benefits and economic costs
associated with environmental degradation.

 

[holla back girl]

HSC 2001 Q23

(d) Weaker candidates misinterpreted the
question because they had prepared an answer on the economic benefits and economic costs
associated with environmental degradation.

i would of talked about
adv: future eco growth is not threatened; resources will not be depleted

disadv: current eco growth may be contrained

is this right??