2.4. UNIT SUMMARY

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is civil engineering?

   Hint

   Think about the types of structures they work on.

2. 2.

   What is sustainable development?

   Hint

   Consider what it means for future resources.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of civil engineering?

   • Environmental sustainability
   • Infrastructure development
   • Historical preservation

   Hint

   Think about the types of projects civil engineers typically work on.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sustainable development compromises future resource needs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the definition of sustainability.

5. 5.

   Identify and discuss three significant ways in which civil engineering has evolved over the past century.

   Hint

   Think about how changing needs have influenced engineering approaches.

6. 6.

   Propose a sustainable solution to a current civil engineering challenge, such as water management.

   Hint

   Consider innovative practices that benefit both society and the environment.