Contemporary Issues: Sustainable Transportation

'Sustainable' means causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In order to build a sustainable city, the transportation planning officials must consider the elements below except

• Low carbon mobility

• Renewable energy for mode of transport

• Fossil fuel dependent

• Changing lifestyle

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Sustainable decision making is a planning that considering goals and impact regardless of how difficult they are to be measured.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Select the correct priority for mode of transport (from highest priority to the lowest priority).

• walk, bicycle, MRT train, bus, car

• walk, bicycle, bus, MRT train, car

• bus, MRT train, bicycle, walk, car

• MRT train, bus, bicycle, walk, car

Select the statements that show the importance of sustainable transport.

• Ensuring the sustainability of the world and its people

• Ensuring the safety and security of the people

• Ensuring the good quality of life for present and future generations

• Ensuring the resilience of environment towards disaster

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which of the following does not contribute to a more sustainable transport system within a city?

• Bicycle lanes

• Congestion charges (e.g. ERP)

• Higher speed limit

• Rapid transport system

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Choose the sustainable option.

• Sidewalks for biking and walking

• Highways for cars

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Select the more sustainable option.

• Driving a car in a city

• Taking the MRT train in a city

Which of the following is NOT an example of zero-emissions vehicle?

• Battery-powered cars

• Steam engines (conventional trains)

• Hydrogen-fueled vehicles

• Horse carriages

• Trishaws

Which of the following is NOT considered a harmful emission?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Sulphur oxide