Växjö, Sweden
What do they use to fuel buses and other city-owned vehicles?
Biogas
Rural
A geographic area located outside towns and cities (countryside).
Agriculture
Land used for planting, growing, cultivating/harvesting crops, or raising livestock (animals).
Name a "push" factor.
Not enough jobs, lack of food, difficult conditions, land degradation, lack of clean water, poor education, poor electricity/technology, little to no healthcare, etc.
Which country is most in danger if sea levels rise by 6 metres?
China
City streets have been renovated to make them more ________ and _________ friendly.
Pedestrian and cyclist.
Suburban (suburb)
A residential district located on the outskirts of a city.
Residential
Land used for housing.
Name a "pull" factor.
More jobs, better housing, better education, more healthcare access, safer, clean water, more technology, family links, etc.
Approximately how many years do scientists say these projections will take to develop?
Over 100 years.
Växjö uses waste matter from their ______ and ______ to provide heat to the entire city.
Pulp and paper.
Land reclamation
Creating new land in bodies of water (oceans, rivers, lakes) using rock or cement and clay/dirt.
Conservation
Land used for preserving, protecting, and improving parts of the natural environment.
Why are people moving from rural to urban areas?
Economic opportunity (money), poverty, natural disasters, want a better life for their families.
China is the world leader in __________.
CO2 emissions.
The reduction of pesticides and animal products is helping to reduce the city's _________ __________.
Carbon footprint.
Sustainable development
Meeting human needs while preserving the natural environment, resources, and ecosystems of the Earth.
Recreation
Land used for recreational purposes (ex. camping, sports, playgrounds, boating, hiking, cycling, etc.)
Name one major complaint from young Chinese migrants.
Loneliness, poor wages, long working hours, too expensive.
Scientists believe that sea levels are rising due to which 2 factors?
Melting ice caps, overall warmer temperature of sea water.
What is biogas made from?
Organic food waste and water waste sludge.
Urban growth
The expansion of cities due to migration.
Industrial
Land used for manufacturing, production, fabrication, or assembly processes (ex. factories).
Name one of the things that migrant workers cannot access in Beijing, China because of the Hukou.
Social services, healthcare, education.
Name 2 concerns about rising sea levels.
Flooding, disruption of food production, forced migration, change in ocean currents.