Learning Journey Quiz

What is the built environment?

• The natural world, like forests and oceans

• Everything made by humans, like buildings and roads

• Only skyscrapers and bridges

• Just places where people live

Which profession is responsible for designing the outlook of buildings?

• Engineer

• Architect

• Urban Planner

• Electrician

What is the main purpose of urban planning?

• To make cities confusing

• To design video games

• To create functional and sustainable spaces

• To build as many skyscrapers as possible

Which of these is NOT part of the built environment in Singapore?

• Universal Studios Singapore

• Ion Orchard

• Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

• National Stadium

Why are green buildings important?

• They look cooler than regular buildings

• They help to reduce negative impact on the environment

• They cost more money

• They are only built in forests

What do civil engineers do?

• Design the building interior and infrastructure

• Fly airplanes

• Create video games

• Maintain the buildings such that they are functional and safe

What is a “smart city”?

• A city with people who are very smart

• A city that uses technology to improve living conditions

• A city with only robots

• A city with flying cars

What is the main goal of sustainable construction?

• To build as fast as possible

• To use materials that are good for the environment

• To ensure construction goes on 24/7

• To use only metal and steel