INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a physical component of the earth as described in the lesson?

• Soil

• Air

• Water

• Plastic

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which components are part of the Earth's system according to the lesson?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

Multiple Choice

Which natural resource is commonly used for construction materials as shown in the lesson?

• Dipterocarp (Meranti)

• Sand

• Plastic

• Coal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following natural resources is commonly used for construction materials such as roofing in traditional houses?

• Granite

• Rumbia/Nipah

• Bakau

• Bamboo

Multiple Select

Select all natural resources from the images that are used for construction materials in civil engineering.

• Granite

• Rumbia/Nipah

• Bakau

• Soil

Multiple Choice

Which natural resource is used for scaffolding in construction, as shown in the images?

• Granite

• Bamboo

• Soil

• Bakau

Open Ended

Discuss the benefits of using green building materials such as bamboo and fine woods in civil engineering.

Open Ended

Explain how utilitarian values in natural resources contribute to civil engineering, using examples from the images provided.

Multiple Choice

Which natural resource is used as a green building material that helps reduce climate change speed?

• Bamboo

• Pine wood

• Concrete

• Steel

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ecological services provided by natural resources?

• Sunlight for renewable energy

• Rainwater harvesting

• Fire resistance

• Shock resistance

Open Ended

What are the key benefits of rainwater harvesting for civil engineering projects?

Multiple Select

Which natural elements are helpful to improve the aesthetic value of a built environment?

• Plants

• Water

• Concrete

• Steel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a utilitarian value provided by traditional Sichuan residential buildings to civil engineering?

• Aesthetic value from a semi-open space large pond

• Public leisure space

• Lotus flower planted in the centre of the pond

• Restoring habitat for biodiversity

Open Ended

Explain how moral values influence the conservation of natural resources in civil engineering projects.

Multiple Select

Select all the benefits of conservation and replanting of plant activities in the preserve area.

• Restoring habitat provides foundation for biodiversity

• The species that should be living in an area can return or increase in numbers

• Provides food and shelter for native animals and insects

• Lotus flower planted in the centre of the pond

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the built environment and the natural environment using Picture A and Picture B.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the topics discussed in Chapter 1, which area do you feel most interested to learn more about and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Engineering?

• Earth Physical Component

• Utilitarian Values in Natural Resources

• Good Consideration in the Built Environment

• Water Treatment Processes