Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings

Why is it important to to conserve water

• To prevent water shortages

• So fishes have enough to drink

• So the waterboard has enough in their pipes

• To make sure car washes can stay open

Why is it important to conserve electricity in homes -what answer is WRONG

• To reduce the release of CO2 during the production of electricity

• To conserve fuels used in making and generating electricity

• To protect the environment

• To stop electricity companies making more profit

What is NOT a way of reducing electricity in homes

• Use energy efficient light bulbs

• Switching equipment to off instead of standby mode

• Leaving lights on when no one is in a room

• Using 'A' rated appliances

Which of these is not a sustainable way of generating electricity

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Hydroelectric dams

• Fossil fuel power stations

why is it important to reduce carbon emissions- what answer is incorrect

• To prevent harmful gases being emitted into the atmosphere

• To avoid damaging the ozone layer

• Because Carbon emissions are in short supply

What measures can be taken to reduce carbon emissions in homes- what answers is incorrect

• Full Double glazing to windows

• Improving insulation to walls and roofs

• Fitting thermostats to control heating and hot water systems

• Leaving the heating on and the room thermostat on a high setting

Heat pumps work on the principle that heat is provided by what?

• From The sun

• From the ground or air

• From the power of Waves

• From Wind power

Which one of the following provides heat generated by wood pellets

• Air source

• Biomass

• Solar Photovaltaic

• Ground source

Which of the following IS NOT an organisations that gives guidance on energy saving

• Carbon Trust

• Health and safety executive

• Energy saving trust

What is not a good way of reducing materials wastage on site

• Measure and cutting materials accurately

• Reusing off cuts of pipe, cable and timber

• Planning work and working out qualities before hand

• Guessing how much you need and buying more than needed to be on the safe side