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What is one characteristic that defines Vancouver as a sustainable city?
What is one characteristic that defines Vancouver as a sustainable city?
- It prioritizes economic growth over ecological balance.
- It is focused on increasing the population density.
- It discourages the use of public transportation.
- It encourages resource use that meets only current needs. (correct)
Which area in Vancouver is known for its urban forest and access to beaches?
Which area in Vancouver is known for its urban forest and access to beaches?
- Sunset Beach
- Stanley Park (correct)
- Vancouver Aquatic Centre
- Chinatown
What percentage of homes in Vancouver have Mandarin and Cantonese as their mother tongues?
What percentage of homes in Vancouver have Mandarin and Cantonese as their mother tongues?
- 50%
- 70%
- 10%
- 30% (correct)
What notable feature does the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver house?
What notable feature does the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver house?
Which aspect is NOT associated with Vancouver as a sustainable city?
Which aspect is NOT associated with Vancouver as a sustainable city?
Flashcards
What is a sustainable city?
What is a sustainable city?
A city focused on improving quality of life in various aspects, including environmental sustainability, social inclusivity, and economic growth, while ensuring resource availability for future generations.
Describe Vancouver's key features.
Describe Vancouver's key features.
Vancouver is a coastal Canadian city known for its stunning scenery, mild climate, and vibrant Chinese community.
What is Stanley Park?
What is Stanley Park?
A large urban forest in Vancouver offering beautiful trails, beaches, and wildlife.
What is Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology known for?
What is Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology known for?
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What makes Vancouver's Chinatown unique?
What makes Vancouver's Chinatown unique?
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Study Notes
Vancouver: A Sustainable City
- Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, located on three sides of water.
- It has a mild climate and spectacular scenery.
- Vancouver is considered a sustainable city.
- Sustainability focuses on improving quality of life ecologically, culturally, politically, socially, and economically.
- Sustainable cities aim to meet current needs without compromising resources for future generations.
Vancouver Attractions
- Sunset Beach: Located near the Vancouver International Hostel, with lifeguards during summer months; walking, biking, and skating paths are present.
- Vancouver Aquatic Centre: Situated at the eastern end of Sunset Beach.
- Stanley Park: A 400-hectare urban forest near downtown Vancouver; offers access to beaches, rocky shorelines, and wildlife. It's one of 39 national parks/reserves in Canada.
Vancouver's Diversity
- Chinatown: North America's second-largest Chinatown after San Francisco.
- Mandarin and Cantonese are spoken in 30% of Vancouver households.
- Chinese are the largest minority ethnic group.
- Chinatown has various markets, gardens, restaurants, and medicine centres.
Vancouver's Culture and History
- Museum of Anthropology: Established over 50 years ago.
- Located in a building with mountain/sea views.
- Houses 535,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects from around the world, including many from the Northwest coast of British Columbia.
- Exhibits include totem poles, carved boxes, and bowls in the Great Hall.
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Description
Explore the beauty and sustainability of Vancouver, British Columbia. This quiz highlights its mild climate, urban forest in Stanley Park, and diverse attractions, including Sunset Beach and Chinatown. Discover how Vancouver sets an example for sustainable living while offering a vibrant cultural experience.
