Preserving Nature

Who argues in favor of sustainable cities and preserving natural resources in the debate?

• Sally and Luke

• Jiannah and Elias

• Sally and Elias

• Jiannah and Luke

What is one of the benefits of a sustainable city mentioned by Jiannah?

• Increased pollution

• Improved quality of life

• Higher costs

• More job losses

According to Sally, why is sustainability difficult to implement?

• It is too easy to implement

• It is inexpensive

• Cities lack money for green technology

• It reduces job opportunities

What does Elias say about cities that use renewable energy and public transportation?

• They increase pollution

• They reduce health problems

• They are more expensive

• They have fewer job opportunities

What concern does Luke express about switching to renewable energy?

• It is too cheap

• It can lead to job losses in industries like coal and oil

• It is too quick to implement

• It increases pollution

What is one reason Sally gives for why not every city can afford sustainable changes?

• Solar panels are too expensive.

• Some cities don't have enough workers.

• Solar panels don’t generate enough energy in cloudy areas.

• Wind power is available everywhere.

According to Elias, what should sustainable cities use to fit their location?

• Only solar energy

• A mix of solutions

• Only wind power

• Only geothermal energy

What does Jiannah believe is important for future growth?

• Rapid industrialization

• Smart growth

• Ignoring resource management

• Building more roads

What does Luke suggest we should focus on before worrying about the distant future?

• Building more cities

• Solving immediate problems like poverty and unemployment

• Expanding solar power

• Increasing population growth

What are some benefits of sustainability mentioned in the text?

• Protecting natural resources, improving public health, and creating new job opportunities

• Increasing pollution, reducing job opportunities, and harming public health

• Depleting natural resources, increasing unemployment, and worsening public health

• Ignoring environmental issues, focusing on short-term gains, and reducing public health