Sustainable Development and Infrastructure

The video explains Sustainable Development Goal 9, focusing on industry, innovation, and infrastructure. It highlights the importance of resilient infrastructure, accessible services, and sustainable industrialization for economic growth. The video also emphasizes the need for increased investment in innovation, especially in less developed countries, and discusses the global impact of technological advancements on connectivity.

What is the main focus of Sustainable Development Goal 9?

• Improving education

• Promoting gender equality

• Reducing poverty

• Building resilient infrastructure

Which of the following is NOT a key element of infrastructure?

• Telecommunications

• Healthcare facilities

• Water and sanitation

• Energy systems

What is a characteristic of resilient infrastructure?

• High efficiency

• Aesthetic design

• Low cost

• Preparedness for adverse situations

Which city has a tunnel designed to prevent flooding while maintaining traffic flow?

• Tokyo

• London

• New York

• Kuala Lumpur

What is the estimated investment needed in Brazil for universal access to water and sewage services?

• 400 billion reais

• 300 billion reais

• 100 billion reais

• 200 billion reais

Why is industrialization important for societal development?

• It increases poverty

• It reduces the need for education

• It decreases technological advancements

• It generates economic growth and job opportunities

What was the value added by industry to the GDP per person in less developed countries in 2015?

• 200 dollars

• 50 dollars

• 300 dollars

• 100 dollars

Between 2000 and 2004, what trend was observed in industrial carbon dioxide emissions?

• They increased significantly

• They remained the same

• They decreased

• They fluctuated

What was the global investment in research and development in 2014?

• 1.5 trillion dollars

• 2.0 trillion dollars

• 1.8 trillion dollars

• 1.2 trillion dollars

What percentage of the population could send and receive data at 3G speeds in 2016?

• 74%

• 84%

• 100%

• 94%