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Urban Sustainability and Livability Quiz

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What does the concept of urban sustainability entail?

Maximizing economic prosperity

Ensuring the city is livable and environmentally friendly (correct)

Controlling pollution only

Reducing the city's ecological footprint only

Which factor is NOT considered part of a city's livability?

Social stability and equity

Economic prosperity (correct)

Availability of public transportation

Educational opportunities

What is a key environmental consequence of urban sprawl mentioned in the text?

Increased availability of rural land

Reduced pollution levels

Enhanced quality of life for sprawl dwellers

Excessive use of cars due to inadequate public transportation (correct)

Which sustainable design initiative aims to limit urban sprawl?

New Urbanism Signup and view all the answers

How does mixed-use development (MUD) contribute to urban sustainability?

By limiting sprawl and designing livable urban spaces Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes highly livable cities according to the text?

Offering quality of life factors like social stability, economic prosperity, and educational opportunities Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mixed-use development, walkability refers to:

How safe and efficient it is to walk in an urban environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of sustainable city design in relation to transportation options?

Minimize the use of fossil fuels in urban areas. Signup and view all the answers

Integrated transportation in a sustainable city includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Wide streets for increased car traffic. Signup and view all the answers

Which country listed has the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita?

United States Signup and view all the answers

Transportation-oriented development focuses on creating communities that are:

Densely populated and walkable. Signup and view all the answers

One of the features of mixed-use development is that it:

Increases residential densities and reduces travel outside the development. Signup and view all the answers