1.5. Implications for Architecture and Economics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is climate change?

   Hint

   Think about weather patterns over time.

2. 2.

   Name a consequence of climate change on wildlife.

   Hint

   Consider how some species travel between locations seasonally.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of climate change mitigation?

   • Increase greenhouse gas emissions
   • Reduce long-term climate change risks
   • Ignore climate impacts

   Hint

   It starts with 'Reduce'!

4. 4.

   True or False: Adaptation can only be reactive.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about preparing for changes vs. responding to them.

5. 5.

   Propose a detailed adaptation strategy for a coastal city facing rising sea levels.

   Hint

   Consider both infrastructure and natural solutions.

6. 6.

   Analyze how deforestation influences both the ecology and the economy of a region.

   Hint

   Think about the short and long-term effects on both nature and business.