t-lvl 1 2-9 Site Investigation Report Quiz

Match the professionals with the information they need from a site investigation report.

• Information on market trends and consumer preferences

• A financial analyst

• Information on financial projections and investment opportunities

• A marketing manager

• Information on site topography and plant selection

• A designer and structural engineer

• Information on soil stability and foundation requirements

• A landscape artist

Why should drainage be sustainable at a construction site?

• To prevent flooding

• To reduce construction time

• To lower costs

• To improve aesthetics

One consideration for construction projects regarding watercourses is (a)  

• Proximity to rivers and lakes
• Amount of sunlight
• Air quality
• Soil type

Match the following processes with their effects in the water cycle:

• Freezing

• Water turns into liquid

• Condensation

• Water turns into vapor

• Solidification

• Water turns into solid

• Evaporation

• Water turns into ice

Match the following geological materials with their uses.

• Used for countertops and monuments

• Sandstone

• Used for brickmaking

• Granite

• Used for paving

• Clay

• Used for roofing and flooring

• Slate

What do we need to understand for the ground make-up before construction starts ?

• Geography

• Geology

• Biology

• Chemistry

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which geological materials are used?

• Construction aggregate

• Glassmaking

• Landscaping

• Textile production

What must be controlled to prevent coastal flooding during high tides?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Flood defences

• Wind turbines

What is the main cause of earthquakes ?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plates joining

• Heavy rainfall

• Human activities

On what scale are earthquakes measured?

• Celsius Scale

• Richter Scale

• Kelvin Scale

• Beaufort Scale