IB GEO Urban Environments Key Words - Sustainable Urban Systems GEHU - George Hume | Biblioteka

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What is the projected urban population percentage by 2050?

68% of the global population in urban areas.

60% of global population in suburban areas.

75% of the global population in rural areas.

50% of the global population in rural areas.

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How is urban population growth expected to affect regions?

Only developed countries will see urban growth.

Rural areas will continue to dominate in population.

Every region will become predominantly urban by 2050.

Regions will remain balanced between rural and urban.

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What drives rural-to-urban migration among young people?

Desire for higher education.

Escaping city overcrowding.

Avoiding natural disasters.

Seeking opportunities and better living conditions.

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What characterizes cities with high migration rates?

Aging populations and stability.

Young populations and dynamic growth.

Reduced migration patterns.

Declining birth rates.

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Which natural disaster primarily affects coastal cities?

Floods are rare in cities.

Earthquakes occur mostly in mountainous regions.

Hurricanes can significantly impact coastal urban areas.

Droughts primarily affect rural areas.

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What major issue do cities in low-lying areas face?

Flooding risks due to rising sea levels and storms.

Snowstorms are the main concern in low-lying areas.

Earthquakes are common in flat regions.

Air pollution is the biggest issue.

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Which factor increases urban vulnerability to climate change?

High population density exacerbates climate change impacts in cities.

Low population density reduces risks.

Suburban areas are more affected.

Rural areas face more climate challenges.

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What natural event do cities near tectonic plates fear?

Earthquakes pose significant risks to urban environments.

Landslides occur in flat urban areas.

Blizzards only affect northern cities.

Tsunamis are irrelevant to tectonic activity.

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What does resilience in cities mainly refer to?

Maintaining historical architecture.

Recovering from adverse events like natural disasters.

Being economically successful over time.

Having a large population.

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How does urban planning contribute to resilience?

Increasing traffic congestion.

Focusing on aesthetics only.

Restricting development areas.

By preparing for potential hazards and responses.

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What defines an eco-city according to Eco-city Builders.org?

A city built only using renewable energy.

A city with many parks and green spaces.

A city with no pollution or waste at all.

An ecologically healthy city with sustainable resource use.

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What does the urban ecological footprint measure?

Land area available for development.

Resource consumption in an urban environment.

Traffic congestion and emissions levels.

The area's total population size.

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What is a key characteristic of an eco-city's waste management?

It relies on landfills for disposal.

It creates toxic byproducts for recycling.

It produces no waste more than it can assimilate.

It incinerates all waste produced.

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Which of these is NOT a feature of sustainable urban systems?

Efficient public transport systems

Consuming resources significantly exceeding local production capacity.

Waste reduction and recycling programs

Green infrastructure and design

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What is Leuven's carbon neutrality target year?

2040

2030

2015

2025

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What environmental initiative did Vancouver launch in 2007?

Eco-Friendly Initiative

Climate Action Plan

Greenest City Challenge

Urban Renewal Project

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What is a main feature of smart cities?

More highways and roads.

Improved energy efficiency and resource management.

Higher pollution levels.

Decreased urban population density.

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Why are smart cities emerging globally?

To reduce public transportation.

To increase urban land use.

To address urbanization and resource scarcity challenges.

To promote rural living alternatives.

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What is not a benefit of smart urban systems?

Less public safety.

Reduced energy consumption and environmental impact.

More traffic congestion.

Increased greenhouse gas emissions.