Practice Urban Flood Management And Sponge Cities (11.21)

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Question 1.
Define what a sponge city is.
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Remember the key features of this type of city.
Question 2.
List one benefit of using permeable surfaces.
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Think about how these surfaces function.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of sponge cities?
- To reduce urban heat
- To absorb rainwater
- To increase urban density
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Think about what the term 'sponge' refers to.
4Question 4.
Is GIS valuable in identifying flood-prone areas?
- True
- False
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Consider what GIS does with spatial data.
Question 5.
Design a small-scale sponge city plan for a neighborhood that frequently floods. What elements would you include, and why?
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Consider the integration of green infrastructure.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a sponge city initiative in your local area or a known example. What metrics would you use to assess its impact on flooding?
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Think about qualitative and quantitative data.

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