Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Green development is generally differentiated from sustainable development in that green development prioritises what its proponents consider to be environmental sustainability __________ economic and cultural considerations. 

Key Points

• The word "over" is used to indicate priority or preference in this context.
• Here, "green development" is said to prioritise environmental sustainability over (rather than considering it equally with) economic and cultural considerations.
• The other options: "past," "under," and "atop" do not convey the intended meaning appropriately in this context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Green development is generally differentiated from sustainable development in that green development prioritises what its proponents consider to be environmental sustainability over economic and cultural considerations.

Additional Information

• Past: Refers to a previous time or beyond a certain point, which does not fit this context.
• Under: Indicates a lower position, which does not convey prioritisation here.
• Atop: Suggests being on top of something physically, which is not suitable in this context.