2E 7C Recap

What are the two ways we can sustainably build and manage cities?

• Environmental Management

• Environmental Degradation

• Improving Quality of Life

• Maintaining Quality of Life

What is one method used to reduce water pollution in Kranji Reservoir?

• Building more reservoirs

• Installing water filtration systems in houses

• Setting up water treatment ponds

• Reducing agricultural activities

What is one strategy implemented by the city governments in China to reduce air pollution?

• Encourage more industrial activities

• Promoting use of coal for heating

• Implementing license plate lottery policy

• Allowing unrestricted vehicle usage

Which of the following is part of the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan in China?

• Promoting the use of coal for energy

• Implementing vehicle registration rules based on license plate numbers

• Reducing the number of public transport variations

• Encouraging more vehicles on the road

Oil spills are considered human-induced hazards or natural hazards?

• Human Induced Hazards

• Natural Hazards

Why is it important for buildings to be constructed using better quality building materials?

• To enhance architectural beauty

• To reduce construction costs

• To withstand the threat of hazards

• To increase property value

What role do planning agencies play in land use planning?

• They encourage construction in unsafe locations

• They disallow certain land uses and constructions in hazardous areas

• They prioritize economic development over safety concerns

• They provide subsidies for property developers regardless of location safety

1. What concept is adopted in Singapore to make the environment safe and accessible for everyone?
   

• 1. Age-friendly design

• 1. Disability-focused design

• 1. Universal Concept design

• 1. Elderly-centric design

What is the purpose of providing a variety of transportation modes?

• To increase traffic congestion

• To make traveling more difficult

• To reduce environmental pollution

• To limit public transport options