Urban Planning and Animal Geographies

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What is the primary focus of designing inclusive cities for resilience, as mentioned in the context of Animal Geographies?

to promote urban growth and development

to improve urban infrastructure

to reduce climate change impacts

to encourage human-animal awareness and encounter (correct)

What was the key feature of the dike-pond system in the Pearl River Delta, China?

Use of silk production in ponds

Monoculture of carp

Pairing of carp polyculture with terrestrial crops (correct)

Integration of aquaculture with urban infrastructure

What was the significance of the dike-pond system in the Pearl River Delta, China?

It was operated on a geographical and economic scale unrivaled elsewhere in the world (correct)

It was primarily used for sugar cane production

It was the only system of its kind in the world

It was a small-scale, local farming practice

What is the term coined by Jennifer Wolch to describe a new political ecology of people and animals in the city?

Zoopolis Signup and view all the answers

What is the Yichang Yunhe Park in China an example of?

A fish farm adapted into public stormwater infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the indoor waterfall in the Koi Cafe Farming Architects project?

To supply water to the tank on the first floor and then to the pond Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the dike-pond system in terms of sustainability?

Integration of multiple agricultural practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of fish breed used in the Koi Cafe Farming Architects project?

Koi carp Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of incorporating diverse habitats into the built environment according to Multispecies Architecture?

To enable humans to coexist with animals in urban spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing multiple crops together in the dike-pond system?

Polyculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of capturing and using rainwater in the Koi Cafe Farming Architects project?

To reduce stormwater runoff Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the rooftop vegetable patch in the Koi Cafe Farming Architects project?

To grow food for the cafe's menu Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the integration of multiple species and ecosystems in a single system, as seen in the Koi Cafe Farming Architects project?

Polyculture Systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Educan School for Dogs, Humans and Other Species design?

Raised window heights to minimize distractions Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of designing architecture that incorporates animals, according to Joyce Hwang?

Envisioning the possibilities of living among 'pests' Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Educan School for Dogs, Humans and Other Species, as an example of Multispecies Architecture?

Accommodating multiple species beyond humans and dogs Signup and view all the answers

What can be achieved by radically rethinking the spatial and visible dimensions of animals and urban organisms?

Unshackling architecture from cultural biases Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in Multispecies Architecture, as described in the course description?

Incorporating diverse habitats into the built environment Signup and view all the answers