ICAEW SE · Chapter 4 · Question 3 of 18
A fruit grower relies on wild bees to pollinate its orchards. In sustainability terms, how is this best described?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) A dependency on nature
Explanation
A dependency is a reliance on natural, social or other resources that a business needs to operate, such as pollination services. An impact is the effect the business has on people or the environment. If bee populations declined, this dependency would create a risk for the grower, showing how dependencies can lead to risks.
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