WorksheetsTEST 2 : INTRODUCTION TO GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICES
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Green building Index (GBI) is created to ensure_______________________remain relevant in the future.
A. existing building
B. new building
C. future building
D. old building
Green building index (GBI) also created to ensure___________________are refurbished and upgraded to improve the overall quality of our building stock.
A. existing building
B. new building
C. future building
D. old building
Which of the following is the benefit of Green Building?
A. Water moderation
B. Water emission
C. Water management
D. Water reduction
Item to be considered in the score of GBI is_____________
A. Cost efficiency
B. Material & resources
C. Outdoor environment quality
D. Renovation
Building contributed______________________
A. 40% of total energy use
B. 20% of total energy use
C. 70% of total energy use
D. 68% of total energy use
Green building can reduce____________________
A. 50% solid waste
B. 40% CO2 emission
C. 33% - 39% water use
D. 24% - 50% energy use
Green building index is created to ___________________
A. ensure future building remain relevant in the future
B. increase the environment impact of development
C. promote integrated, whole building design
D. increase the usage of green product
Why pursue a Green building rating or certification?
A. To provides measurement of green building
B. To provides evaluation of green product
C. To provides verification of the green nature of the project
D. To provides evaluation of green technology
Who can use the Green Building Index (GBI)?
A. Buyer
B. Government sector
C. Public sector
D. Project teams
Which of the following is the correct answer for Green Building Index classification?
A. 66 to 75 points = GOLD
B. 76 to 85 points = GOLD
C. 50 to 65 points = GOLD
D. 70 to 80 points = GOLD
What is the best definition of high-performance buildings? High performance buildings:
A. are efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible
B. use efficient materials sourced from all over the world
C. provide a low-energy building no matter the cost
D. improve the health of the occupants but not the workers
Most people incorrectly believe that high-performance buildings cost more to design and build than conventional buildings. However, what could actually add significant first costs to a green project?
A. Installing solar panels
B. Designing the envelope to have south facing windows
C. Taking advantage of daylight
D. Providing information about the building's mechanical systems to the building's operators
Current market trends show the construction industry moving towards:
A. High-performance buildings
B. Traditionally constructed buildings
C. High-rise buildings
D. Buildings with less mechanical ventilation
What is the best definition of a green job?
A. A career int he roofing industry
B. A career with an architecture firm that focuses on retrofitting buildings
C. A career in development of environmental policy
D. A career-track job that helps enhance or preserve environmental quality
Job is the energy efficiency industry include:
A. Installation of smart lighting
B. Sealing duct leaks in HVAC systems
C. Insulating walls and ceilings
D. All of the above
Of the millions of people working in clean energy in the U.S., the vast majority of jobs are in which industry?
A. Renewable energy generation
B. Clean distribution
C. Energy efficiency
D. Electric vehicles
What are greenhouse gases?
A. Gases such as CO2 and methane in the atmosphere that trap the sun's heat
B. Gases in the atmosphere such as nitrogen, that allow heat to escape
C. O3, which makes up the ozone layer
D. Gases, which are created by sunlight hitting the ocean, keep the planet warm
Weather is the everyday state of the atmosphere, and climate is the average weather pattern of one place over a period of time.
A. True
B. False
Climate change refers to:
A. The increase in Earth's temperature over millions of years
B. The increase in greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere
C. The increased use of hydrofluorocarbons causing a hole in the ozone layer
D. Long-term changes in Earth's climate system resulting in new weather patterns
What is an environmental benefit of constructing a high-performance building?
A. More locally sourced materials mean fewer emissions from transportation
B. An increase in availability of office space, increasing the density of the area
C. Better air quality surrounding the building due to off-site solar energy
D. More impervious surfaces so rainwater can't infiltrate the ground and cause flooding
Solar photovoltaic panels on homes and other building areas create?
A. Heat energy
B. Electrical energy
C. Polaroids
D. Wind energy
Heat energy is also called ______ energy.
A. chemical
B. electrical
C. thermal
D. mechanical
This energy comes from heat, such as geysers, beneath earth’s surface.
A. Oil
B. Geothermal
C. Solar
D. Biomass
What is the role of smart grids, local generation, and ultra-high voltage transmission in reducing energy loss during transmission?
A. To direct flow of electricity efficiently
B. To generate more electricity
C. To store intermittent energy sources
D. To increase energy loss
Which of the following is NOT a way to improve energy efficiency in homes?
A. Better insulation and windows
B. Tankless water heaters
C. Running appliances at maximum power
D. Standby settings on electronics
Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?
A. It's cheaper than fossil fuels
B. Solar energy recharges batteries
C. The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
D. All of them
Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.
A. Non-renewable
B. Renewable
Which of the following renewable energy sources come from plants and animals?
A. Wind
B. Biomass
C. Solar
D. Hydro
Fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas. Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they —
A. Can be found all over Earth's surface
B. Provide much of the energy we use
C. Take many, many years to be replaced
D. Provide much of the energy we use
What type of car should people drive if they wanted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
A. A car that is painted green.
B. A car that burns less fuel than a normal car or a car that is completely electric and burns no fuel.
C. A car that only uses gasoline.
D. A car that burns more fuel than a normal car or a car that completely using fuel and not using battery.
Name the method that used in picture for conservation of forest resources
A. Utilization of Forest
B. Planned Tree Cutting
C. Selection System Cycle
D. Protection of Forest
What is the importance of grazing land?
A. Release greenhouse gases
B. Reduce the water content
C. Food, medicine and other products
D. High retaining ability
Name two subcategories of cropland
A. Cultured & Non-Cultured
B. Cultivated & Non-Cultivated
C. Crops & Cropland
D. Horticultural & Non-Horticultured
In agriculture, the replacement of human labor with technology or machines.
A. SKYNET
B. Industrial revolution
C. Factory Revolution
D. Mechanization
The 3Rs for waste management are
A. Reuse, Repair, Recycle
B. Remain, Reuse, Repair
C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
D. Reuse, Reduce, Repair
Which of the following statement is correct?
A. Wastewater from basins, sinks, and washing machines can be reused for watering plants or wiping floor.
B. Chemicals like medicines, paints, insecticides should be disposed in sinks.
C. Dispose tea leaves and food items in the kitchen sink.
D. Leakage in sewer lines should not be checked regularly.
What is waste prevention?
A. Practices that limit or cut down the amount and/or the toxicity of new product that are generated
B. Practices that limit or increase the amount and/or the toxicity of wastes that are generated
C. Practices that limit or cut down the amount and/or the toxicity of wastes that are generated
D. Process that limit or increase the amount and/or the toxicity of wastes that are generated
To encourage sustainable transportation, we should promote all of the following travelling methods, EXCEPT
A. Cycling
B. Walking
C. Cars
D. Public Transports
It is important to conserve non-renewable resources because these resources–
A. Have less stored energy than renewable resources
B. May be used up in the near future
C. Are easier to find than other resources
D. Form from the remains of plants or animals
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Sustainable transportation may entail the use of no vehicles at all.
B. Sustainable transportation aims to balance our present and future needs.
C. Sustainable transportation aims to maximize the impacts on the environment.
D. Sustainable transportation is also known as green transport.
