Which statement correctly distinguishes 'weak sustainability' from 'strong sustainability'?

Correct answer: C) Weak sustainability assumes natural capital can be replaced by other forms of capital, whereas strong sustainability holds that critical natural capital must be preserved because it cannot be substituted

Explanation

The distinction concerns substitutability between forms of capital. Weak sustainability treats total capital as what matters, so a loss of natural capital can be offset by gains in manufactured or financial capital. Strong sustainability holds that some natural capital is critical and non-substitutable, so it must be maintained in its own right. The terms are not about business size, a single pillar, or the speed of emission cuts.