Healthy Building Materials

According to the article, what is hempcrete?

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How long does it take for a hemp plant to grow to maturity?

• 3-4 months

• 6-9 months

• 12 months

• over 2 years

true or false: Growing a crop of hemp plants requires the use of pesticides.

• true

• false

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True or false: An acre of hemp can sequester an impressive 10 tons of carbon dioxide, more than an acre of trees can sequester in an entire year.

• true

• false

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How is hempcrete different from fiberglass as an insulation material?

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Hempcrete acts like a ​ (a)   that ​ (b)   from the surrounding air when it is ​ (c)   and releases it again when it is dry. This ever-adjusting behavior creates a ​ (d)   relative ​ (e)   humidity and an improved sense of comfort.

• toxic-free sponge
• absorbs moisture
• humid
• healthier
• indoor
• grows
• fireproof
• lime

Where is the use of hempcrete rapidly growing?

• Europe

• China

• Antarctica

• Egypt

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Hempcrete is _____-resistant.

• fire

• mold

• insect

• water

Similar to trees and other plants, hempcrete stores carbon.

• true

• false

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