GCE O-Level · Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) (2260)

Sustainable Development: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Sustainable Development.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the study of sustainable development, which category of ecosystem services includes the benefits people obtain from the cooling effect of trees and the control of flooding in urban areas?

Question 2

1 mark

To achieve social sustainability in a high-density urban environment, planners must ensure that the population density is balanced with:

Question 3

1 mark

According to the syllabus, the "restoration of facilities" and "search and rescue" operations are key components of which phase of disaster risk management?

Question 4

1 mark

Which aspect of urban sustainability focuses on the requirement of "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following activities is an example of environmental stewardship aimed at building urban resilience?

Question 6

2 marks

State the two key objectives of sustainable development regarding the needs of the present population and future generations.

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Question 7

3 marks

In the study of sustainable urban neighbourhoods, which category of ecosystem services includes functions such as microclimate regulation, flood mitigation, and air and water quality control?

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Question 8

2 marks

In the context of sustainable development within urban neighbourhoods, state the two key requirements regarding population needs as outlined in the syllabus.

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Question 9

7 marks

A new urban district is planned to occupy an area of \(25 \text{ km}^2\) with a projected population of \(150,000\) people. To achieve environmental sustainability, the district will mandate \(100\%\) energy-efficient building designs and implement a closed-loop waste management system.

(a) Calculate the projected population density in \(\text{residents/km}^2\). Based on the syllabus, explain why achieving a specific level of population density is necessary for social sustainability in an urban area. (2 points)

(b) The district's master plan incorporates extensive urban wetlands and parks. Identify one regulating service and one provisioning service these ecosystems could provide to the residents. (2 points)

(c) Explain how environmental stewardship and disaster risk management serve as complementary strategies for building resilience against urban hazards such as flash floods. (3 points)

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