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What is mentioned as a possible cause of the degrading quality of the national environment?
What is mentioned as a possible cause of the degrading quality of the national environment?
- Chemicals emitted by car traffic
- Frequent occurrence of flash floods
- Increased air temperature
- Urban heat island effect (correct)
What is cited as causing problems related to ground settlement and buildings cracking?
What is cited as causing problems related to ground settlement and buildings cracking?
- Too many hard surfaces
- Chemicals emitted by car traffic
- Effects of particles from burning fuels (correct)
- Increased air temperature
Which environmental issue is associated with an apparent increase in air temperature from 32°C to 40°C?
Which environmental issue is associated with an apparent increase in air temperature from 32°C to 40°C?
- Urban heat island effect (correct)
- Ground settlement
- Haze (air quality)
- Problems of ground settlement
In the context of environmental damages, what contributes to heat radiated from buildings?
In the context of environmental damages, what contributes to heat radiated from buildings?
What impact does air pollution have on human health according to the text?
What impact does air pollution have on human health according to the text?
Which issue is not directly associated with the effects of the urban heat island effect mentioned in the text?
Which issue is not directly associated with the effects of the urban heat island effect mentioned in the text?
What is identified as a key environmental problem related to air pollution and a lack of green areas?
What is identified as a key environmental problem related to air pollution and a lack of green areas?
Which factor is cited as contributing to ground settlement and buildings cracking issues in the text?
Which factor is cited as contributing to ground settlement and buildings cracking issues in the text?
"Haze (air quality)" is most likely caused by:
"Haze (air quality)" is most likely caused by:
What does passing the 50 per cent threshold of the population living in urban areas symbolize?
What does passing the 50 per cent threshold of the population living in urban areas symbolize?
What is identified as both an environmental pressure driver and an opportunity to enhance sustainability?
What is identified as both an environmental pressure driver and an opportunity to enhance sustainability?
Which technology is highlighted as providing sound incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency?
Which technology is highlighted as providing sound incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency?
What is a consequence of the environmental crisis mentioned in the text?
What is a consequence of the environmental crisis mentioned in the text?
How are emerging economies contributing to the global economy, according to the text?
How are emerging economies contributing to the global economy, according to the text?
What is mentioned as a new global aspiration and orientation for development in the text?
What is mentioned as a new global aspiration and orientation for development in the text?
What percentage of urban home energy consumption is attributed to the use of cars for commuting?
What percentage of urban home energy consumption is attributed to the use of cars for commuting?
Which sector is responsible for nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions according to the text?
Which sector is responsible for nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions according to the text?
What percentage of total annual CO2 emissions are attributed to building operations?
What percentage of total annual CO2 emissions are attributed to building operations?
What is one of the key strategies mentioned in the text to achieve zero emissions from existing buildings?
What is one of the key strategies mentioned in the text to achieve zero emissions from existing buildings?
How much new floor area is expected to be added to the global building stock to accommodate urban growth?
How much new floor area is expected to be added to the global building stock to accommodate urban growth?
What would happen if widespread existing building decarbonization does not occur according to the text?
What would happen if widespread existing building decarbonization does not occur according to the text?
What is the estimated world population as of 2018, according to the text?
What is the estimated world population as of 2018, according to the text?
Which factor has contributed to an increase in the number of migrants and refugees according to the text?
Which factor has contributed to an increase in the number of migrants and refugees according to the text?
What global issue is mentioned as having a significant impact on urbanization?
What global issue is mentioned as having a significant impact on urbanization?
In the context of population growth, what demographic variable is indicated to be remaining on track?
In the context of population growth, what demographic variable is indicated to be remaining on track?
Which of the following is NOT cited as a direct consequence of an increase in urbanization?
Which of the following is NOT cited as a direct consequence of an increase in urbanization?
How has an increase in urbanization affected the number of migrants and refugees?
How has an increase in urbanization affected the number of migrants and refugees?
