WorksheetsIntroduction to the built environment 101
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Solar farms produce electricity from:
Wind.
Sunlight.
Nuclear power
Tidal
Gabions are a versatile form of erosion protection. They are:
a small dam designed to regulate flow of water.
like a bund but is normally formed by a river.
They are cages filled with bricks or stones and placed in areas prone to erosion.
are raised structures that usually extend from the shore into the sea
A traditional building is one that was built before:
1989 using solid wall construction methods.
1919 using solid wall construction methods.
1900 using solid wall construction methods.
1991 using solid wall construction methods
Identify the image below.
Clear cavity
Filled cavity
Clear cavity
Solid
A link detached house is:
A house that shares a single party wall.
A single-storey house with no stairs.
A house that is free-standing and shares no party walls.
A house that adjoins another by sharing a garage party wall.
Churches normally face:
east to west
north to south
west to east
south to north
Building regulations approved document L covers:
conservation of fuel and power
ventilation
access to and use of buildings
structure
An aqueduct is:
a long bridge with a series of arches to carry road and railway
a simple method of constructing a shallow tunnel, where the ground is excavated
a minor road often serving smaller towns and villages
carries water from a source to a distribution point
A civic building often includes:
chemist
government offices
theater
super market
A domestic biomass boiler is fueled by:
heat transfer from the air outside a building
absorbing heat from the sun
wood pellets or timber
a ground heat exchange loop placed underground
How many years are normally included in a local development plan?
One year
Two years
10 years
20 years
What do the Building Regulations set out? Select two answers
The risks associated with working at height
The energy efficiency of the finished building
The minimum acceptable level of safety for the end user
The sequence of operations in the construction process
The safety precautions that must be taken while using hazardous substances
Modern shops are based in a retail park because:
they only serve the local community
they can access a wider community
they are located close to train stations
they are on bus routes
Modern warehouses are located close to major network routes because:
the land is unfit for agricultural use.
these locations allow maximum use of the local workforce.
these locations have easy access to towns and villages for local deliveries.
the goods can be transported quickly across the country.
Why are modern commercial buildings normally constructed using steel framework and cladding? Select two answers.
Easily adapted for change of use
Has the least impact on the environment
Provides the greatest amount of space available
Makes the best use of locally sourced building materials
They do not require fireproofing
The table below lists four sets (A–D) of different roads, from the roads with the most lanes to the least. Select the set that is correct in the order of most lanes to least.
A
B
C
D
What type of bridge is shown in the picture below.
Arch
Beam
Cantilever
Suspension
Truss
To prevent coastal erosion, groynes are installed to stop the sand washing away.
True
False
Bored tunneling can only be used through solid land mass above sea level.
True
False
What are the main two primary purposes of a dam?
Provide water for domestic and commercial use
Form lakes for social and domestic pleasure
Reduce the need for river dredging
Generate hydro-electricity
Generate solar power
How do gabions assist in erosion prevention?
They decrease water velocity
They divert run-off into watercourses
They hold water in catchment areas
They act like a dam and stop the flow of water
