Apes Urbanization

Discuss the importance of green spaces in urban areas for preserving biodiversity.

• Green spaces in urban areas help by providing habitats for various plant and animal species.

• Urban areas do not need green spaces for preserving biodiversity

• Biodiversity is better preserved in urban areas without green spaces

• Green spaces in urban areas have no impact on biodiversity

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Urban

How does urbanization contribute to the introduction of invasive species?

• There is no impact on the introduction of invasive species

• Increased human activity and trade contribute to the introduction of invasive species.

• creates more natural habitats for native species to thrive

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Urban

What is the effect of urban runoff on the quality of water bodies in urban areas?

• Urban runoff improves the quality of water bodies by adding essential nutrients

• Urban runoff has no effect on the quality of water bodies

• Urban runoff can degrade the quality of water bodies

• Urban runoff only affects the quantity, not the quality of water in water bodies

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Urban

What is a the benefit of urban green roofs?

• Provide only aesthetic appeal

• Provide habitat for wildlife

• Increase the urban heat island effect

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Urban

How does an urban green roof contribute to stormwater management?

• It increases the volume of stormwater runoff

• It has no effect on stormwater management

• It reduces the volume of stormwater runoff by absorbing rainwater

• It diverts stormwater to nearby water bodies

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Urban

What is the impact of saltwater intrusion in urban areas?

• no impact on urban areas

• leads to degradation of freshwater resources around a city

• improves the quality of freshwater resources in urban areas

• only affects rural areas, not urban areas

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Urban

What is the role of urban green spaces in reducing air pollution?

• They play no role in reducing air pollution

• help reduce air pollution by absorbing pollutants

• They increase air pollution

• only contribute to visual appeal

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Urban

What is the role of grey spaces in urban areas?

• Grey spaces have no role in urban areas

• Grey spaces contribute to the urban heat island effect

• Grey spaces help in reducing air pollution

• Grey spaces are only for aesthetic appeal

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What is the impact of grey spaces on stormwater management in urban areas?

• Grey spaces increase the volume of stormwater runoff

• Grey spaces have no effect on stormwater management

• Grey spaces reduce the volume of stormwater runoff by absorbing rainwater

• Grey spaces divert stormwater to nearby water bodies

What are some effective strategies to manage urban runoff?

• There are no effective strategies to manage urban runoff

• Building more grey spaces

• Implementing green infrastructure

• Increasing the number of buildings in the city

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