What do you know about strategies to sustainably build cities

Cities have large environmental ______ because activities such as industrial and ______ activities. Large amounts of waste and ______ emissions are released into the physical environment, giving rise to environmental ______.

• impact, footprint, carbon, pollution

• pollution, carbon, transport, footprint

• footprint, transport, carbon, pollution

• footprint, technological, carbon, impact

Which of the following is a way for cities to develop in an environmentally sustainable manner?

• Protecting buildings from natural hazards

• Ensuring that there is safe and affordable housing

• Providing a variety of public transportation options

• Designing buildings to be accessible for people with disabilities

Which one of the following countries is well-known for designing and building earthquake-resistant buildings?

• Australia

• Japan

• Singapore

• Thailand

The photograph below shows Bishan-Ang Mo Kio park located near a public housing estate in Singapore. How is the park a way to improve the quality of life for people? You may select more than one option.

• Allows people to experience nature and relax

• Helps to meet people's income needs

• Makes the neighbourhood look more attractive

• Provides opportunities for people to exercise

Select the correct words to fill in the blanks below.

Singapore adopts "_____ Design" for buildings in public areas in order to create a built environment that is safe and accessible for everyone, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. For example, pedestrian paths are _____ enough, and are free of any obstructions to enable wheelchair users to travel safely. Kerb ramps also have _____ surfaces so that older people with an unsteady gait (manner of walking) can gain a more secure foothold.

• universal, textured, wide

• textured, universal, wide

• universal, wide, textured