Sustainability Challenges Quiz

What are some basic needs that are not always met in some parts of the world?

• Food, shelter, access to jobs, clean air

• Access to healthcare, proper sanitation, clean water, education

• Clean water, food, shelter, electricity, education

• Clean air, proper sanitation, access to jobs, electricity

What is the goal of the iShack project in South Africa?

• To remove slums completely

• To create sustainable living options in slums

• To build new housing units quickly

• To provide affordable housing in the city

What is the main environmental issue linked to deforestation?

• Decrease in agricultural land

• Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

• Loss of habitat for animals

• Rise in sea levels

What is the main reason for the increasing demand on resources in settlements?

• Reduced use of fossil fuels

• Lack of investment in renewable energy

• Rapid decline in population

• Growing urban centres

What is the main environmental concern linked to using coal as a power source?

• Increase in earthquakes

• Depletion of ozone layer

• Rise in sea levels

• Air and water pollution

What is the main benefit of geothermal energy?

• It can heat homes and offices

• It is a non-renewable resource

• It is only available in Iceland

• It can power cars and buses

What is the main consequence of more people driving cars in urban centres?

• Increase in air pollution

• Decrease in traffic congestion

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Improvement in public transit systems

What is the main goal of the bus rapid transit system in Bhopal, India?

• To increase traffic congestion

• To reduce air pollution

• To track buses via GPS

• To provide free bus rides

Where did the iShack project take place?

• Egypt

• South Africa

• India

• Bangladesh

What is the main goal of the Cities without Slums program in Morocco?

• To remove slums completely

• To build new housing units quickly

• To create sustainable living options in slums

• To provide more affordable housing in the city