How City Design Can Cool Down Your Neighborhood
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What trend has been observed in the frequency of heat waves in the US since the 1960s?
They have only increased in the Midwest.
They have increased significantly.
They have remained the same.
They have decreased significantly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a new concept in urban planning to combat heat?
Reducing the number of parks
Designing cities to manage heat
Building taller skyscrapers
Increasing the number of highways
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of ventilation corridors in urban areas?
To increase traffic flow
To enhance wind speed and cool areas
To reduce noise pollution
To provide more parking spaces
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city is known for its extensive use of skyrise greenery as a heat mitigation strategy?
Los Angeles
Tokyo
Singapore
New York
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key component of heat management strategies in cities?
Creating heat action plans
Increasing the number of cars
Building more shopping malls
Reducing public transportation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to focus on formerly redlined neighborhoods in heat management?
They are often cooler than other areas.
They have fewer people living in them.
They are often hotter and more vulnerable.
They have more resources for heat management.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a challenge in implementing heat management strategies in many US cities?
Lack of interest from the public
Insufficient resources and funding
Too many Chief Heat Officers
Overabundance of cooling centers
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