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Sustainable Building Materials Quiz

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with concrete and steel production?

a)

Greenhouse gas emissions

b)

Soil erosion

c)

Water pollution

d)

Deforestation

2.

Why is cork considered a highly sustainable building material?

a)

It requires no tree cutting for harvesting

b)

It is fire-resistant

c)

It is waterproof

d)

It is cheaper than other materials

3.

What is the main advantage of using coffee husks in construction?

a)

They are waterproof

b)

They are lightweight and easy to install

c)

They are cheaper than other materials

d)

They are fire-resistant

4.

What is newspaper wood primarily used for?

a)

Large-scale construction

b)

Roofing

c)

Insulation

d)

Floorboards and furniture

5.

What unique property does mycelium have that makes it suitable for construction?

a)

It is fire-resistant

b)

It is waterproof

c)

It is cheaper than other materials

d)

It self-regenerates quickly

6.

How is green algae used in construction in Hamburg, Germany?

a)

As a building material

b)

To provide energy for buildings

c)

As a decorative element

d)

As insulation

7.

What is the primary benefit of recycling diapers into building materials?

a)

It is fire-resistant

b)

It is cheaper than other materials

c)

It saves landfill space

d)

It reduces water pollution

8.

What is cob made from?

a)

Recycled plastic

b)

Sand, clay, and straw

c)

Seaweed

d)

Coffee husks

9.

What problem did Kenyan engineer Nzambi Mate aim to solve with her plastic waste recycling initiative?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Water pollution

c)

Plastic waste pollution

d)

Air pollution

10.

What is a modern example of seaweed use in construction?

a)

Seaweed bricks

b)

Seaweed roofing

c)

Seaweed insulation

d)

Seaweed pillows for cladding