Sustainable Cities Quiz

What is a key feature of a sustainable city?

• Clean energy

• High energy use

• Fossil fuel reliance

• Traffic congestion

Which city is known for its wind turbines that generate much of the city’s electricity?

• Copenhagen, Denmark

• Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Curitiba, Brazil

• Singapore

Which city uses bikes as the main way people travel to reduce pollution?

• Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Copenhagen, Denmark

• Curitiba, Brazil

• San Francisco, USA

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What role do green spaces play in sustainable cities?

• Clean the air and lower temperatures

• Increase traffic congestion

• Raise energy consumption

• Promote fossil fuel use

What do sustainable cities encourage people to do to reduce waste?

• Recycle and compost

• Throw away more

• Use more plastic

• Ignore waste

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a major challenge faced by cities today?

• Traffic congestion

• Abundant green spaces

• Low energy use

• Excessive recycling

What is one way sustainable cities promote health?

• Encouraging bike use

• Increasing car usage

• Building more highways

• Raising pollution levels

What is a common problem caused by traditional cities relying on fossil fuels?

• Release of harmful gases

• Increased green spaces

• Lower pollution levels

• Efficient transportation

How does smart technology contribute to city sustainability?

• By increasing energy consumption

• By monitoring energy use and controlling traffic lights

• By promoting more waste

• By reducing access to clean water

What is a feature of smart streetlights in Barcelona?

• They change color based on weather

• They adjust brightness based on nearby people

• They turn off during the day

• They only work in winter