CUE - 3 ways to cool cities

What percentage of the world's population live in cities?

• 2%

• 54%

• 60%

• 6%

By 2030, what percentage of the human population will live in dense urban areas?

• 54%

• 60%

• 2%

• 6%

What is the Urban Heat Island effect?

• Higher temperatures in rural areas than in built-up areas
• Higher temperatures in built-up areas than in rural areas
• Higher temperatures in both built-up and rural areas
• No effect

Which of the following materials contributes to the urban heat island effect?

• Asphalt
• Wood
• Glass
• Rubber

What is the Cool Pavement Pilot Project?

• An initiative to paint dark surfaces white
• An initiative to install green roofs
• An initiative to reduce pollution levels in cities
• An initiative to construct buildings that require less energy to run

Which of the following cities has implemented the CoolRoof Program?

• Toronto
• Seattle
• Chicago
• New York City

What was the surface temperature of City Hall's roof in Chicago when it was mapped with thermal cameras?

• 21 degrees Celsius lower than neighbouring buildings
• 21 degrees Celsius higher than neighbouring buildings
• The same as neighbouring buildings
• There is no information on this

What is the goal of Chicago's Climate Action Plan?

• To create 6,000 green roofs in the city by 2020
• To reduce the city's overall average temperature by 1 degree Celsius
• To reduce pollution levels in the city
• To increase the city's overall average temperature by 1 degree Celsius

What is the main reason behind the higher temperatures in built-up areas as compared to their surrounding rural landscape?

• Increased demand on water
• High consumption of electricity
• Urban Heat Island effect
• Pollution levels

What is the cost of applying white asphalt emulsion to roadways under the Cool Pavement Pilot Project in Los Angeles?

• $40,000 per mile
• $10,000 per mile
• $5,000 per mile
• $50,000 per mile