OL_Assignment5

GEOG/URBN 1200-001 – Global Urbanization Name: ___Maxintong Song____ Online Assignment #5 Fall, 2023 NetID: __mxt20001__________ Singapore: City of the Future Watch the video for its entirety and answer the following questions in the space provided. All answers must be based on the contents of the film . Submit this sheet to the HuskyCT by the due date/time. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi6r3hZe5Tg 1. Architect planners are using computer programs to improve the environmental quality, such as directing sea breezes to come through dense urban areas. Choose one: True / False 2. To improve the needs of infrastructure and urban transportation systems, Singapore has been considering and/or developing the following technologies today and in the future. Mark all items that were introduced in the video . a. Underground highways d. Bike lanes added to existing road network b. Moving walkways in downtown e. Drone delivery technology c. High-speed motorboats f. Flying taxis 3. What is vertical farming? Explain how it is implemented and its significance in Singapore in a few sentences. Vertical growing is a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers or inclined surfaces . This method maximizes the use of space and uses techniques such as hydroponics or aeroponics to provide nutrients to the plants without the need for soil. This is very much in line with Singapore's national land status. In Singapore, where land is limited, vertical farming techniques can increase agricultural yields, reduce dependence on food imports and enhance food security. 4. What can “the wearable tech” along with “3D printing” do? Choose one : a. Control and prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes by monitoring blood pressure minute by minute b. Monitor physical activity levels of senior citizens in order to promote better health with exercise c. Customize food with personalized nutritional values by monitoring person’s nutritional requirements d. Communicate with multiple people simultaneously without the Internet access while driving 5. In the future, how does Singapore ensure the source of fresh water besides rainfall and imports? They will use the new technology called NEWater( NEXED), It is high-grade reclaimed water purified by advanced treatment processes such as microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet disinfection. 6. What technology in cyber security has been introduced to protect the financial sector (banks) from hackers? Be specific . Analyze patterns, detect anomalies and respond to potential security threats in real time with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Cyber Security 7. Three sizes of high quality air filtration masks have been developed in Singapore with each mask size fitting children, adults, and elderly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Choose: True / False