Quiz on Sponge Cities

What is a "sponge city"?

• A city made entirely of sponges

• A type of natural infrastructure to combat climate change

• A city with many swimming pools

• A city that produces cleaning supplies

Which country launched a sponge city pilot program in 2015?

• United States

• India

• China

• Australia

What is one of the main purposes of sponge cities?

• To increase tourism

• To improve urban drainage and flood prevention

• To create more shopping centers

• To reduce air pollution

How do sponge cities differ from traditional urban infrastructure?

• They rely more on natural solutions than concrete structures

• They are made entirely of synthetic materials

• They focus only on underground water systems

• They eliminate all green spaces in cities

What is one limitation of sponge cities?

• They can only be built in coastal areas

• They are unable to support plant life

• They can be overwhelmed by extreme rainfall events

• They require constant maintenance by citizens

How does urbanization typically affect biodiversity?

• It always increases biodiversity

• It has no effect on biodiversity

• It often leads to habitat loss and decreased biodiversity

• It only affects plant biodiversity, not animal biodiversity

What role can cities play in biodiversity conservation?

• Cities cannot contribute to biodiversity conservation

• Cities can help conserve local plant and animal species

• Cities can only conserve non-native species

• Cities can only conserve aquatic biodiversity

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of sponge cities?

• Gardens designed to capture rain

• Native trees that absorb excess water

• Permeable pavement

• Artificial lakes

How did ancient Chinese cities handle water management?

• They relied solely on concrete dams

• They ignored water management completely

• They built cities with nature in mind

• They used advanced electronic systems

What challenge do US cities face when implementing sponge city designs?

• Lack of rainfall

• Limited space and high costs

• Public opposition to green spaces

• Inability to grow vegetation in urban areas