Unit 103 - Environmental and Sustainability Measures in Domestic Dwellings

Question 1

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State two reasons why it is important to conserve water and electricity in domestic dwellings

Answer

It is less harmful to the environment
The release of CO2 into the atmosphere during the production of electricity
It makes you feel better
It's government policy

Question 2

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List three methods of conserving water

Answer

flow reducing valves 
spray taps 
Having fewer baths
Low volume WC flush

Question 3

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State the importance of reducing carbon emissions from domestic dwellings

Answer

It helps lower costs
To prevent the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
To avoid damaging the ozone layer
It's ethical

Question 4

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Which one of the following is a good working practice which would conserve energy and protect the environment?

Answer

Reduce transportation costs.
Buy materials from the cheapest country.
Transport materials by air.
Use lighter materials.

Question 5

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Which one of the following shows energy conservation?

Answer

a) Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.
b) Using renewable sources and lighter materials.
c) Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.
d) Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.

Question 6

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State whether the following statement is true or false. “Cutting and setting out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately, is a good method of reducing material wastage.”

Answer

True
False

Question 7

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Heat pumps work on the principal that heat is provided

Answer

a) by the sun
b) from wood
c) from the ground or air
d) from wind or waves

Question 8

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Which one of the following provides heat from wood pellets?

Answer

a) Biomass.
b) Air source.
c) Solar Photovoltaic.
d) Ground source.

Question 9

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State the name of two organisations which give advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques

Answer

Greenpeace
Energy saving trust
HSE
Carbon trust

Question 10

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State one piece of legislation regarding waste disposal.

Answer

The site waste management plans regulations
RIDDOR
COSHH

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