How Singapore Uses Science to Stay Cool

How Singapore Uses Science to Stay Cool

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The video discusses the urban heat island effect, highlighting its health risks and the exacerbating role of urbanization and climate change. It introduces the Cooling Singapore project, which aims to mitigate these effects through innovative strategies like district cooling systems and increased vegetation. The project also involves creating a digital urban climate twin to test solutions. Singapore's efforts in urban greening and energy-efficient architecture are showcased as models for other cities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the urban heat island effect primarily caused by?

High altitude of cities

Proximity to large bodies of water

Heat absorption by materials like asphalt and concrete

Increased vegetation in urban areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Singapore's district cooling system benefit the environment?

It reduces electricity usage and emissions

It eliminates the need for refrigeration

It increases the use of traditional air conditioners

It relies solely on solar power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key benefits of increasing urban vegetation?

It reduces the need for public transportation

It raises the temperature in urban areas

It provides more space for construction

It helps mitigate the urban heat island effect

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of Singapore's plan to plant 1,000,000 trees?

To increase urban heat

To reduce the urban heat island effect and connect people to nature

To replace existing green spaces

To create more space for urban development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the digital urban climate twin model?

It only models the geometry of buildings

It tests the impact of design elements on urban heat

It focuses solely on transportation systems

It is used exclusively for rural areas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for reducing urban heat?

Using water as a thermal buffer

Allowing wind flow through clear areas

Increasing the use of combustion engines

Shading windows

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential energy production from renewable sources on building facades in Singapore?

Up to 20-25% of the city's electricity needs

Up to 10% of the city's electricity needs

Up to 50% of the city's electricity needs

Up to 5% of the city's electricity needs