Urban v.s Rural
Which of these settlements is more likely to have farmers and cows
Urban or Rural?
Rural
What is the term for using resources in a way that meets today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
Sustainable development
Which of these cities is likely to experience higher levels of inequality: Tokyo or Mumbai?
Mumbai (due to extreme wealth gaps)
What do we call an area with a certain climate, soil, and living things (plants and animals)?
Ecosystem
What’s an example of a renewable resource: Wind, Gold, or Coal?
Wind
In which city would you most likely find skyscrapers:
New York City or a small farm town?
New York City
What is a renewable resources that can be used to generate energy?
Solar power
True or False: People in developed countries usually have better access to healthcare and education than those in developing countries.
True
Which ecosystem is known for its tropical climate and lots of rain: Desert or Rainforest?
Rainforest
Which country has a lot of oil and is one of the richest economies in the world: Saudi Arabia or Switzerland?
Saudi Arabia
Which type of settlement is most likely to have more public transportation:
Urban or Rural?
Urban
Which country is known for having many eco-friendly buildings and focusing on sustainable living: Singapore or Paris?
Singapore
Which region has the highest levels of poverty: North America or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sub-Saharan Africa
True or False: The Great Barrier Reef is a natural ecosystem that supports a wide variety of marine life.
True
Question: Which of these is a non-renewable resource: Oil, Water, or Wood?
Oil
Los Angeles is a large urban area. If you live there, you’re likely to have more of which of the following:
job opportunities or peaceful farmland?
Job opportunities
What’s one challenge to sustainable development in poor countries: Lack of access to clean water or too many parks?
Lack of access to clean water
What’s a major global issue caused by wealth inequality:
Lack of clean water, transportation, or fast food restaurants?
Lack of clean water
Which of these cities is most at risk from climate change and rising sea levels: Venice or Denver?
Venice
If a country is rich in natural resources like coal or oil, what might that lead to?
Economic growth or job creation
True or False: Rural settlements tend to have lower population density than urban areas.
True
What is one eco-friendly feature that could be used in an urban building to help with energy conservation?
Solar panels, green roofs, rainwater harvesting
Which of the following global inequalities is most likely to be found in slums in cities like Cairo or São Paulo: Lack of safe housing or high-end malls?
Lack of safe housing
If the Amazon Rainforest continues to be cut down, what might happen to the planet's climate?
Global temperatures could rise, causing more extreme weather.
What happens to a country that relies too much on one economic resource (like oil in Venezuela)?
Economic instability if the price of that resource drops.