Green Warrior Class 5 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

A sustainable city encourages "Public Transport" over private cars. If 50 people take one bus instead of 50 separate cars, what is the most direct benefit to the community?

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A The bus travels much faster than a car.
B It reduces traffic congestion and lowers the total carbon emissions per person.
C People get to talk to each other more on the bus.
D It makes the roads look wider.

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Answer: B. It reduces traffic congestion and lowers the total carbon emissions per person.

Answer: (B)
Simple Explanation: One bus engine produces much less "bad smoke" (CO2) than 50 car engines. Fewer cars also mean less traffic, making the city quieter and the air cleaner.

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A sustainable city encourages "Public Transport" over private cars. If 50 people take one bus instead of 50 separate cars, what is the most direct benefit to the community?

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