Sustainable Construction Practices Quiz

Identify two ways in which damage caused by fuel and oil spillage can be minimized on a construction site.

• Bunded tanks

• Site drainage

• Settlement tanks

• Absorbent mats

• Filters and scrubbers

Identify two ways in which locally sourced materials may contribute to sustainable construction projects.

• Reduced heat loss

• Reduced water use

• Reduced local pollution

• Reduced sound transmission

• Reduced transportation costs

Identify two low embodied energy materials.

• Steel

• Stone

• Cement

• Timber

• Plastic

Give one social issue that can arise from the over-development of an area.

• Increased green spaces

• Improved public transport

• Overcrowding

• Enhanced local economy

What is one possible result of over-development in an area?

• Increase in green spaces

• Decrease in traffic

• Vacant buildings

• Improved aesthetics

Which of the following is a regeneration strategy to improve a run-down area?

• Increase in pollution

• Attracting key businesses/brands

• Increase in crime

• Loss of open space

What is a potential impact of over-development on property prices?

• Increase in property prices

• No impact on property prices

• Decrease in property prices

• Stabilization of property prices

Which of the following is NOT a result of over-development?

• Pollution

• Improved transport links

• Increase in traffic

• Pressure on public services

Which of the following is a natural insulation product?

• Fiberglass

• Sheep's wool

• Polystyrene

• Foam board

What is one disadvantage of solar hot water panels?

• They are inexpensive to install

• They work well in all weather conditions

• They can be less effective in cloudy weather

• They require no maintenance