BETCK105A_2024-25_Quiz

What is one major environmental benefit of green buildings?

• Increased energy consumption
• Reduction in carbon footprint
• Decrease in natural ventilation
• Increased material costs

A building’s (a)   is the total greenhouse gases emitted throughout its life cycle.

What is an example of a green foundation material?

• Standard concrete
• Fly ash concrete
• Glass bricks
• Plastic sheets

Match the green building material with its characteristic:

• a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
• a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
• a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii
• a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iv

Which roofing system incorporates vegetation to improve insulation and environmental benefits?

• Cool roofs
• Green roofs
• Tile roofs
• Metal roofs

Recycling construction materials like steel and concrete reduces embodied carbon.

• True
• Flase

How do buildings contribute to global warming?

• By improving the water cycle
• By increasing the carbon footprint through energy use and emissions
• By reducing energy consumption
• By absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide

The use of (a)   can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a building's energy consumption.

Which technique is used for carbon sequestration in green buildings?

• Carbon burning
• Planting trees and using carbon-absorbing materials
• Increasing fossil fuel use
• Eliminating insulation

Match the global efforts with their respective regions:

• a - i, b - ii, c - iii
• a - ii, b - iii, c - i
• a - ii, b - i, c - iii
• a - i, b - iii, c - ii