Quiz on Sustainable Cities

What is a sustainable city?

• A city that prioritises economic growth over everything else

• A city designed to balance economic, social, and environmental needs

• A city with the tallest buildings and largest population

• A city where only renewable energy is used

Which of these is an example of sustainable urban transport?

• Expanding motorways to reduce traffic congestion

• Increasing the number of petrol stations

• Building cycle lanes and promoting public transport

• Encouraging the use of private cars

What does the term ‘urban sprawl’ refer to?

• The spread of urban areas into rural land

• The redevelopment of brownfield sites

• The decrease in urban population

• The improvement of green spaces in cities

What is a key characteristic of a green building?

• It is painted green to blend with the environment

• It uses materials and designs that reduce energy use

• It has a flat roof to allow for easy access

• It is only built in rural areas

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

• Increased green spaces in cities

• High concentrations of buildings and concrete

• Reduced car use in urban areas

• Use of solar panels on rooftops

What is one way cities can reduce their carbon footprint?

• Building more shopping centres

• Planting trees and creating urban forests

• Encouraging single-use plastics

• Expanding airports to attract tourism

What is the purpose of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in cities?

• To increase water usage during droughts

• To manage and reduce surface water flooding

• To increase the speed of water flow into rivers

• To remove all water from urban areas

Which of these is a challenge for creating sustainable cities?

• Rapid urban population growth

• Increased renewable energy use

• Encouraging community involvement

• Investment in green infrastructure

How does public transport contribute to sustainability in cities?

• It increases traffic congestion

• It reduces individual car use and emissions

• It encourages more people to buy petrol cars

• It decreases walking and cycling in urban areas

What does the term ‘carbon-neutral city’ mean?

• A city that produces no waste at all

• A city where all buildings are made of wood

• A city where carbon emissions are balanced by removal or offsetting

• A city that relies entirely on fossil fuels