Kviz - IZO

Ljubjanski ledenik: KVIZ

Heatwaves have numerous negative impacts on the health of residents—high temperatures can lead to serious health issues such as heatstroke, with a particular risk for the elderly, children, chronic patients, participants in sporting events, and outdoor workers. Test your knowledge on heat stress in urban areas and learn something new!

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Ljubljana Glacier

Test your knowledge and learn something new!

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Climate change will lead to:

Increasingly frequent and severe weather events.

Increasingly frequent weather events that will be similarly intense as today.

Less frequent, yet more intense weather events.

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To minimise the harmful effects of summer heat on our bodies, we can take the following precautions during spring:

Drink enough fluids.

Engage in physical activity in increasingly warmer conditions.

Consume enough vitamin C.

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What is the urban heat island?

The occurrence of pleasantly warm cities on Mediterranean islands.

Areas with concentrated energy facilities in cities.

The phenomenon of warmer urban environment compared to its surroundings.

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Tropical nights in Slovenia during summer are becoming more frequent, causing stress on the human body.

True.

False.

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Heat stress is particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups. Which ones can you identify on the list?

Elderly people

Physical workers

Infants and children

Healthcare workers

Athletes

High-income population

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Green spaces (trees, parks, etc.) can significantly reduce the air temperature during heatwaves.

True.

False.

Your score is

The average score is 69%

The Ljubljana Glacier project raises awareness about the importance, impact, and protection against heat waves. You can find more information on posters throughout the city centre and at this link: https://izo.si/ll-ljubljanski-ledenik/. The project is co-funded by the Municipality of Ljubljana.

Institute for Health and Environment
Slovenska cesta 56, 1000 Ljubljana

Ljubjanski ledenik: KVIZ

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