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Topic 2 Sustainable Development (2.1-2.4)

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1
Which is NOT a sustainable development goal?
Increase pollution
End poverty
Quality education
Clean water
2
Why balance all three sustainability pillars?
Avoid neglecting any area
Focus on profit only
Prioritize one group
Ignore environment
3
How can authorities prevent air pollution?
More advertisements
Free parking
Longer holidays
Law enforcement
4
What is the importance of pollination?
It reduces soil quality
It limits biodiversity
It creates pollution
It ensures food production
5
What is an ecosystem?
A geographic area
A water body
A type of climate
A living community
6
Why are urban areas ecosystems?
People interact with nature
They are always polluted
They lack wildlife
They have no plants
7
How do ecosystems support human activities?
By limiting access
By providing resources
By reducing biodiversity
By creating pollution
8
How do recycling facilities help sustainability?
Raise costs
Increase pollution
Reduce waste
Lower biodiversity
9
How do ‘Nature Ways’ help biodiversity?
Connect habitats
Increase traffic
Block wildlife
Reduce green space
10
What is a key strategy for sustainable development?
Building more roads
Ignoring community needs
Environmental stewardship
Increasing waste production
11
What do regulating services do?
Regulate ecosystem processes
Create recreational spaces
Provide food
Support soil formation
12
What are provisioning services?
Cultural experiences
Tangible resources
Regulating processes
Intangible benefits
13
True or false: Flooding is always man-made.
True
False
14
Why is low population density less sustainable?
Lower transport needs
Easier recycling
High infrastructure costs
More job opportunities
15
Which country had the highest GDP per capita in 2022?
Norway
Singapore
Qatar
United States
16
What causes most traffic hazards?
Bird migration
Heavy rain
Irresponsible motorists
Solar flares
17
What does disaster risk management aim to do?
Create new risks
Ignore hazards
Increase vulnerability
Reduce existing risks
18
Which is an example of environmental sustainability?
Raising rent prices
Building highways
Protecting native species
Expanding factories
19
How can towns support waste minimization?
Increase landfill use
Discourage sorting waste
Organize recycling activities
Ban recycling
20
What is an example of supporting services?
Food production
Soil formation
Aesthetic appreciation
Flood regulation
21
Which is a way to minimize hazard impact?
Increase speed limits
Learn First Aid
Leave doors open
Ignore warnings
22
How does high population density help businesses?
Fewer competitors
Higher prices
Larger customer base
Lower demand
23
What is a property impact of fire?
Faster internet
Property damage
Soil erosion
Increased rainfall
24
What is community resilience?
Creating more risks
Ignoring community needs
Building more houses
Ability to recover from disasters
25
What is a possible hazard in your area?
Glacier melting
Tornado
Air pollution
Sandstorm
26
What is the role of public warning systems?
To broadcast alerts quickly
To increase panic
To confuse the public
To ignore emergencies
27
How does NEA support recycling companies?
By increasing waste
By licensing them
By ignoring standards
By promoting pollution
28
Why are some places more hazard-prone?
Colder climate
More rainfall
High population density
Fewer trees
29
How can air pollution be reduced?
Drinking more water
Wearing PM2.5 mask
Eating spicy food
Using candles
30
How do ecosystems vary in size?
From small to large
Only small ecosystems
They are all the same
Only large ecosystems
31
Which indicator best shows economic development?
Number of parks
Population growth
GDP per capita
Rainfall
32
What is the main goal of Residents’ Networks?
Build more roads
Reduce recycling
Promote social cohesion
Increase taxes
33
What is environmental stewardship?
Building skyscrapers
Protecting the environment
Ignoring natural resources
Urban planning only
34
What can cause fire hazards?
Strong winds
Unattended cooking
Low humidity
Rainfall
35
Which action prevents fire hazards?
Painting walls
Opening windows
Turning off WiFi
Using fire extinguisher
36
True or false: Community resilience can be built through strong relationships.
False
True
37
What is a benefit of cultural services?
Only food production
Soil formation
Stress relief activities
Climate regulation
38
What is a key aspect of ecosystems?
Interdependence of elements
Isolation of species
Independence of elements
Uniformity of environments
39
Which approach helps social identity in dense cities?
Divide into zones
Reduce public spaces
Increase population
Limit interactions
40
What is a benefit of energy-efficient buildings?
Higher water bills
Less comfort
More waste
Lower resource use
41
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Economy, politics, culture
Society, health, sports
Economy, society, environment
Environment, art, technology
42
Which action is part of environmental stewardship?
Polluting rivers
Ignoring waste management
Cutting down forests
Conserve natural resources
43
What are cultural ecosystem services?
Only climate regulation
Only educational services
Only physical resources
Intangible benefits
44
What is a benefit of healthy ecosystems?
Less biodiversity
Optimized ecosystem benefits
Fewer resources
More pollution
45
Which is an economic impact of air pollution?
Medical costs rise
Faster traffic
Lower taxes
More green spaces
46
True or false: Disaster risk management is only for governments.
True
False
47
Which is a man-made hazard example?
Tsunami
Landslide
Nuclear explosion
Earthquake
48
What is a cause of air pollution?
Snowfall
Burning vegetation
Earthquake
River flooding
49
How can individuals contribute to disaster risk management?
By avoiding community exercises
By learning first aid
By ignoring alerts
By spreading misinformation
50
True or false: Volunteerism is not important for environmental stewardship.
False
True
51
Which is a health impact of fire?
Burn injuries
Tooth decay
Vision improvement
Hearing loss
52
What can PM2.5 cause?
Lung irritation
Better sleep
Stronger bones
Hair growth
53
How does NEA help with waste management?
By promoting pollution
By funding technology upgrades
By ignoring standards
By increasing waste
54
How can seniors contribute to community resilience?
By isolating themselves
By avoiding volunteering
By staying inactive
By participating in activities
55
What role do people play in ecosystems?
They change environments
They destroy ecosystems
They are not involved
They only observe
56
What does a high adult literacy rate show?
Low life expectancy
High development
Low development
High unemployment
57
Which factor supports social sustainability?
Small population size
High pollution
Few public spaces
Expensive housing
58
What is the purpose of the SGSecure app?
To ignore safety tips
To spread rumors
To increase confusion
To send emergency alerts
59
Which is a man-made hazard?
Landslide
Traffic accident
Earthquake
Tsunami
60
What is 'wishcycling'?
Recycling everything
Ignoring recycling rules
Proper waste sorting
Hopeful recycling
61
What is a common urban hazard?
Air pollution
Desertification
Avalanche
Drought
62
True or false: Sustainable development only focuses on the economy.
True
False
63
What does a high life expectancy indicate?
High development
Low literacy
Low development
High pollution
64
What are ecosystem services?
Only aesthetic values
Only recreational activities
Only food sources
Benefits from nature
65
Which pollutant is released by vehicles?
Nitrogen oxides
Ozone layer
Chlorophyll
Salt
66
True or false: Urban neighbourhoods can have aquatic ecosystems.
True
False
67
Who is most at risk in traffic accidents?
Elderly and motorcyclists
Children only
Cyclists only
Bus drivers
68
What do supporting services include?
Only climate control
Only food production
Only recreational activities
Soil and water cycles
69
Which design supports water efficiency?
Plastic pipes
Concrete lawns
Rainwater harvesting
Open burning
70
What is an example of provisioning service?
Aesthetic experiences
Soil formation
Fresh water
Education
71
Which hazard is natural?
Nuclear explosion
Traffic accident
Volcanic eruption
Fire from wiring
72
Which factor increases vulnerability to disasters?
High preparedness
Physical and social conditions
Low exposure
Strong community ties

Topic 2 Sustainable Development (2.1-2.4) Flashcards | StudBud

Topic 2 Sustainable Development (2.1-2.4)

72 termsStudBud Administration

Imported from external platform

Flashcards72 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 72

Answers

1
Which is NOT a sustainable development goal?
Increase pollution
End poverty
Quality education
Clean water
2
Why balance all three sustainability pillars?
Avoid neglecting any area
Focus on profit only
Prioritize one group
Ignore environment
3
How can authorities prevent air pollution?
More advertisements
Free parking
Longer holidays
Law enforcement
4
What is the importance of pollination?
It reduces soil quality
It limits biodiversity
It creates pollution
It ensures food production
5
What is an ecosystem?
A geographic area
A water body
A type of climate
A living community
6
Why are urban areas ecosystems?
People interact with nature
They are always polluted
They lack wildlife
They have no plants
7
How do ecosystems support human activities?
By limiting access
By providing resources
By reducing biodiversity
By creating pollution
8
How do recycling facilities help sustainability?
Raise costs
Increase pollution
Reduce waste
Lower biodiversity
9
How do ‘Nature Ways’ help biodiversity?
Connect habitats
Increase traffic
Block wildlife
Reduce green space
10
What is a key strategy for sustainable development?
Building more roads
Ignoring community needs
Environmental stewardship
Increasing waste production
11
What do regulating services do?
Regulate ecosystem processes
Create recreational spaces
Provide food
Support soil formation
12
What are provisioning services?
Cultural experiences
Tangible resources
Regulating processes
Intangible benefits
13
True or false: Flooding is always man-made.
True
False
14
Why is low population density less sustainable?
Lower transport needs
Easier recycling
High infrastructure costs
More job opportunities
15
Which country had the highest GDP per capita in 2022?
Norway
Singapore
Qatar
United States
16
What causes most traffic hazards?
Bird migration
Heavy rain
Irresponsible motorists
Solar flares
17
What does disaster risk management aim to do?
Create new risks
Ignore hazards
Increase vulnerability
Reduce existing risks
18
Which is an example of environmental sustainability?
Raising rent prices
Building highways
Protecting native species
Expanding factories
19
How can towns support waste minimization?
Increase landfill use
Discourage sorting waste
Organize recycling activities
Ban recycling
20
What is an example of supporting services?
Food production
Soil formation
Aesthetic appreciation
Flood regulation
21
Which is a way to minimize hazard impact?
Increase speed limits
Learn First Aid
Leave doors open
Ignore warnings
22
How does high population density help businesses?
Fewer competitors
Higher prices
Larger customer base
Lower demand
23
What is a property impact of fire?
Faster internet
Property damage
Soil erosion
Increased rainfall
24
What is community resilience?
Creating more risks
Ignoring community needs
Building more houses
Ability to recover from disasters
25
What is a possible hazard in your area?
Glacier melting
Tornado
Air pollution
Sandstorm
26
What is the role of public warning systems?
To broadcast alerts quickly
To increase panic
To confuse the public
To ignore emergencies
27
How does NEA support recycling companies?
By increasing waste
By licensing them
By ignoring standards
By promoting pollution
28
Why are some places more hazard-prone?
Colder climate
More rainfall
High population density
Fewer trees
29
How can air pollution be reduced?
Drinking more water
Wearing PM2.5 mask
Eating spicy food
Using candles
30
How do ecosystems vary in size?
From small to large
Only small ecosystems
They are all the same
Only large ecosystems
31
Which indicator best shows economic development?
Number of parks
Population growth
GDP per capita
Rainfall
32
What is the main goal of Residents’ Networks?
Build more roads
Reduce recycling
Promote social cohesion
Increase taxes
33
What is environmental stewardship?
Building skyscrapers
Protecting the environment
Ignoring natural resources
Urban planning only
34
What can cause fire hazards?
Strong winds
Unattended cooking
Low humidity
Rainfall
35
Which action prevents fire hazards?
Painting walls
Opening windows
Turning off WiFi
Using fire extinguisher
36
True or false: Community resilience can be built through strong relationships.
False
True
37
What is a benefit of cultural services?
Only food production
Soil formation
Stress relief activities
Climate regulation
38
What is a key aspect of ecosystems?
Interdependence of elements
Isolation of species
Independence of elements
Uniformity of environments
39
Which approach helps social identity in dense cities?
Divide into zones
Reduce public spaces
Increase population
Limit interactions
40
What is a benefit of energy-efficient buildings?
Higher water bills
Less comfort
More waste
Lower resource use
41
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Economy, politics, culture
Society, health, sports
Economy, society, environment
Environment, art, technology
42
Which action is part of environmental stewardship?
Polluting rivers
Ignoring waste management
Cutting down forests
Conserve natural resources
43
What are cultural ecosystem services?
Only climate regulation
Only educational services
Only physical resources
Intangible benefits
44
What is a benefit of healthy ecosystems?
Less biodiversity
Optimized ecosystem benefits
Fewer resources
More pollution
45
Which is an economic impact of air pollution?
Medical costs rise
Faster traffic
Lower taxes
More green spaces
46
True or false: Disaster risk management is only for governments.
True
False
47
Which is a man-made hazard example?
Tsunami
Landslide
Nuclear explosion
Earthquake
48
What is a cause of air pollution?
Snowfall
Burning vegetation
Earthquake
River flooding
49
How can individuals contribute to disaster risk management?
By avoiding community exercises
By learning first aid
By ignoring alerts
By spreading misinformation
50
True or false: Volunteerism is not important for environmental stewardship.
False
True
51
Which is a health impact of fire?
Burn injuries
Tooth decay
Vision improvement
Hearing loss
52
What can PM2.5 cause?
Lung irritation
Better sleep
Stronger bones
Hair growth
53
How does NEA help with waste management?
By promoting pollution
By funding technology upgrades
By ignoring standards
By increasing waste
54
How can seniors contribute to community resilience?
By isolating themselves
By avoiding volunteering
By staying inactive
By participating in activities
55
What role do people play in ecosystems?
They change environments
They destroy ecosystems
They are not involved
They only observe
56
What does a high adult literacy rate show?
Low life expectancy
High development
Low development
High unemployment
57
Which factor supports social sustainability?
Small population size
High pollution
Few public spaces
Expensive housing
58
What is the purpose of the SGSecure app?
To ignore safety tips
To spread rumors
To increase confusion
To send emergency alerts
59
Which is a man-made hazard?
Landslide
Traffic accident
Earthquake
Tsunami
60
What is 'wishcycling'?
Recycling everything
Ignoring recycling rules
Proper waste sorting
Hopeful recycling
61
What is a common urban hazard?
Air pollution
Desertification
Avalanche
Drought
62
True or false: Sustainable development only focuses on the economy.
True
False
63
What does a high life expectancy indicate?
High development
Low literacy
Low development
High pollution
64
What are ecosystem services?
Only aesthetic values
Only recreational activities
Only food sources
Benefits from nature
65
Which pollutant is released by vehicles?
Nitrogen oxides
Ozone layer
Chlorophyll
Salt
66
True or false: Urban neighbourhoods can have aquatic ecosystems.
True
False
67
Who is most at risk in traffic accidents?
Elderly and motorcyclists
Children only
Cyclists only
Bus drivers
68
What do supporting services include?
Only climate control
Only food production
Only recreational activities
Soil and water cycles
69
Which design supports water efficiency?
Plastic pipes
Concrete lawns
Rainwater harvesting
Open burning
70
What is an example of provisioning service?
Aesthetic experiences
Soil formation
Fresh water
Education
71
Which hazard is natural?
Nuclear explosion
Traffic accident
Volcanic eruption
Fire from wiring
72
Which factor increases vulnerability to disasters?
High preparedness
Physical and social conditions
Low exposure
Strong community ties