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Worksheets7202 103-Environmental Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which regulation covers the disposal of fluorescent tubes, electric motors and printed circuit boards.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE).
A CSCS card
The health and safety at work act 1974
A waste carrier licence
The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations
What is legally required in order that a company vehicle may carry waste?
A travel permit
The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations
A CSCS card
A waste carrier licence
The health and safety at work act 1974
Which of the following is a piece of legislation regarding waste disposal?
The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations
The health and safety at work act 1974
The waste recycling Regulations
Which one of the following shows energy conservation?
Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.
Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.
Using renewable sources and lighter materials.
Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.
Which one of the following provides heat from wood pellets?
Ground source.
Air source.
Solar Thermal.
Biomass.
State whether the following statement is true or false. "Measuring, Cutting and setting out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately, is a good method of reducing material wastage."
True
False
Identify the methods for reducing material wastage below;
Plan work activities carefully.
Reuse off cuts of pipe and cable.
Measure, cut and set out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately
Avoid leaving fittings, plugs, screws and other fixings lying around as they need replacing.
Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?
high carbon
low carbon
zero carbon
None of the above
Identify three methods of conserving water, below;
Use of flow reducing valves
Share a bath
Low volume WC flush.
Spray taps
Why it is important to conserve water and electricity in domestic dwellings?
To prevent water shortages.
It saves money.
It is less harmful to the environment.
To help to build up the infrastructure.
Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?
high carbon
low carbon
zero carbon
None of the above
Identify three methods of conserving electricity below;
Use energy efficient lighting.
Use 'A' rated appliances.
Switch electrical equipment from standby mode to off.
Turn off the water when not in use.
Why is it important to reduce carbon emissions from domestic dwellings?
To avoid damaging the ozone layer.
To help the economy
To prevent the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
Make building homes easier.
Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?
high carbon
low carbon
zero carbon
None of the above
Heat pumps work on the principal that heat is provided...
from the ground or air
from wood
from wind or waves.
by the sun
Identify below two organisations which give advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques;
Carbon footprint trust.
Renewable energy trust.
Carbon Trust.
Energy Saving Trust.
Which one of the following shows energy conservation?
Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.
Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.
Using renewable sources and lighter materials.
Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.
State the ways that are a good method of reducing material wastage;
Measuring and cutting pipework accurately
Bending copper pipe work
Using soldered fittings
Using plastic pushfit fittings
When removing waste from a property after the job, what is required?
A waste removal licence
City and guilds NVQ Level 2
A waste carrier's licence
City and guilds NVQ Level 3
