Sustainable Cities Quiz

What is the main focus of sustainable cities?

• Increasing industrial production

• Balancing the needs of people, economy, and environment

• Expanding urban areas

• Reducing population growth

What does sustainability refer to in the context of cities?

• Using resources without considering future needs

• Using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations

• Maximizing resource consumption

• Ignoring environmental impacts

Which energy sources are mentioned as renewable in the text?

• Coal and natural gas

• Nuclear and hydroelectric

• Solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems

• Oil and diesel

What is one benefit of using renewable energy in cities?

• Increasing fossil fuel dependence

• Lowering greenhouse gas emissions

• Raising energy costs

• Decreasing air quality

How do green spaces contribute to urban areas?

• They increase pollution

• They provide habitats for wildlife and improve air quality

• They reduce biodiversity

• They increase urban heat

What is one way sustainable cities can reduce traffic congestion?

• Encouraging more car usage

• Building more highways

• Promoting public transportation and walkability

• Increasing parking spaces

What is a critical component of sustainability mentioned in the text?

• Increasing landfill usage

• Waste management

• Expanding urban sprawl

• Increasing energy consumption

What is one strategy for waste management in sustainable cities?

• Burning all waste

• Implementing recycling programs

• Increasing landfill sites

• Ignoring waste production

How do sustainable cities help combat climate change?

• By increasing fossil fuel usage

• By incorporating renewable energy technologies

• By cutting down all trees

• By ignoring environmental policies

What role do parks and community gardens play in sustainable cities?

• They increase urban heat

• They provide places for recreation and relaxation

• They reduce air quality

• They promote industrial growth