The urban environment and climate change

Test your knowledge

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1. Question 1. Which effect makes cities warmer than nearby rural areas, especially at night?

   Urban heat island effectOcean acidification effectAlbedo inversion effect

2. Question 2. A major consequence of more frequent heavy rainfall in cities is:

   Higher urban flood riskLower runoff generationReduced pressure on drainage systems

3. Question 3. Which group is typically most vulnerable to urban heat stress?

   Older adults and people with chronic illnessPeople in climate-controlled officesPeople living near large parks

4. Question 4. Sealed surfaces like asphalt increase climate risk because they:

   Store heat and reduce infiltrationIncrease groundwater rechargeDirectly reduce all emissions

5. Question 5. Climate adaptation in cities primarily aims to:

   Reduce vulnerability and damageReplace climate mitigation completelyEliminate weather variability

6. Question 6. In coastal cities, flood probability increases most with:

   Sea-level rise plus storm surge plus intense rainfallLower tide and weak windsCloudless weather and low humidity

7. Question 7. A cascading urban climate risk is:

   Heatwave causing power failure then water disruptionRainfall improving park growthMild winter reducing heating bills

8. Question 8. Which measure helps reduce urban heat exposure?

   More tree canopy and shaded spacesReplacing parks with parking lotsRemoving permeable surfaces

9. Question 9. Socio-economic effects of climate hazards often include:

   Health costs, productivity losses and infrastructure damageUniversal income growthLower maintenance needs

10. Question 10. Why is local data important in urban risk assessment?

    Risk and exposure vary by neighborhoodGlobal averages are always enoughLocal factors do not affect vulnerability