module 3 session 9 lesson 2 quiz Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by admin Welcome to your module 3 session 9 lesson 2 quiz Country Which of these targets is directly related to Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11)? Promoting exclusive use of electric cars in rural areas. Replacing fossil fuels with nuclear energy in industrial zones. Improving urban transport systems and reducing the environmental impact of cities. Expanding commercial and industrial areas on urban peripheries. None What are the three pillars of urban sustainability? Social, economic and environmental. Social, ecologic and technological. Environmental, technological and economic. Political, economic and social. None What are the most important principles of sustainable cities? (Select all correct options) Efficient urban mobility Sustainable waste management Access to green spaces Social inclusion Which of the following best describes sustainable water management? Unlimited use of water without considering environmental impacts Planning and use of water that guarantees availability for future generations, considering social, economic and ecological aspects. Increased groundwater abstraction without monitoring. Limited access to water for industries only. None What characterises the circular economy? A production model maximizing consumption and avoiding waste reduction. A system that promotes reuse, recycling and waste reduction, keeping resources in use for as long as possible. Mass production of disposable products. Exclusion of sustainable practices. None How important are green spaces in building sustainable cities? They degrade air quality. They increase greenhouse gases. They mitigate urban heat islands, improve air quality, promote biodiversity and provide psychological and social benefits. They increase water waste. None Which city is known for the "15-Minute City" concept? Helsinki, Finland Paris, France Milan, Italy Shanghai, China None Cities such as Freiburg and Thisted focus on Exclusive wind power. Biomass-only networks. Promoting local and decentralised renewable energy sources. Replacing vehicles with imported electric car None Smart City is characterised by: Use of permeable surfaces and wetlands. Use of ICTs to optimise city functioning (mobility, lighting, waste). Accessibility within 15 minutes. Vertical vegetation on façades. None Sponge City is characterised by: Use of permeable surfaces and wetlands to retain rainwater and mitigate flooding. Use of ICTs for optimisation. Soft mobility access. Vertical forests None 15-Minute City is characterised by: ICT optimisation systems. Wetlands and water retention. Accessibility to essential services through soft mobility. Vertical vegetation systems. None Vertical Forests are characterised by: ICT optimisation Soft mobility networks. Rainwater retention systems. Integration of vegetation into building façades to reduce CO₂ and increase biodiversity. None The concept proposing proximity of essential services reachable on foot or bicycle is: 15-Minute City Sponge City Smart City Vertical Forest None The 15-Minute City concept was presented by: Stefano Boeri Carlos Moreno Jan Gehl Richard Rogers None The model committed to natural rainwater management through green infrastructures is: Smart City Sponge City Vertical Forest Circular City None The concept of Vertical Forests was proposed by: Stefano Boeri Carlos Moreno Norman Foster Renzo Piano None Vertical Forests help promote urban: Industrial growth Traffic optimisation Biodiversity Fossil fuel consumption None The model that uses ICT to optimise urban services is: Sponge City Smart City Vertical Forest Circular City None Time's up
