WorksheetsThe Financial Benefits of Sustainable Construction
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is one of the financial benefits of using sustainable construction methods?
a)
Higher initial costs
b)
Lower operating costs
c)
More frequent repairs
d)
Increased waste
2.
How can sustainable construction methods minimise waste?
a)
By careful planning and scheduling of materials
b)
By ignoring leftover materials
c)
By over-ordering materials
d)
By using more materials
3.
Which of the following is a sustainable material mentioned in the text?
a)
Plastic
b)
Concrete
c)
Recycled metals
d)
Glass
4.
What is one way to reduce energy consumption in buildings?
a)
Using non-renewable energy
b)
Decreasing insulation
c)
Introducing intelligent systems for heating and lighting
d)
Increasing air conditioning usage
5.
How can water efficiency be improved in sustainable construction?
a)
By ignoring rainwater
b)
By increasing water leakage
c)
By using more water
d)
By using water-efficient construction materials
6.
What is the average percentage by which 'green' buildings are less costly to operate compared to traditional buildings?
a)
20%
b)
5%
c)
14%
d)
10%
7.
What is the ethos of sustainable buildings regarding their design?
a)
They should be designed with minimal standards
b)
They should be designed for short-term use
c)
They should be designed to the highest standard and built to last
d)
They should be designed to be replaced frequently
8.
What is one of the strategies to reduce pollution over a building's lifetime?
a)
Increasing energy consumption
b)
Introducing intelligent systems for heating and lighting
c)
Using more air conditioning
d)
Using non-renewable energy
9.
Which of the following actions would decrease water efficiency?
a)
Installing low-flow taps
b)
Recycling wastewater
c)
Harvesting rainwater
d)
Allowing taps to run continuously
10.
What is a long-term benefit of using renewable energy in buildings?
a)
Higher short-term costs
b)
More frequent maintenance
c)
Increased pollution
d)
Cheaper operating costs
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