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. Why are geothermal heat pumps more energy efficient than traditional fuel-burning or electric HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems?
Why are geothermal heat pumps more energy efficient than traditional fuel-burning or electric HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems?
The heat pump draws from the Earth's core of liquid hot magma.
The pump uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth to move air from one part of the building to the other.
Traditional HVAC systems require a unit exterior to the building.
The geothermal pump consists of highly sophisticated venting valves that can manipulate the variable pressure of the air to adjust internal climate.
2
. How do SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels Systems) alleviate the energy strain on a building's HVAC system?
How do SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels Systems) alleviate the energy strain on a building's HVAC system?
The tightly packed panels supply "whole wall" protection allowing for little air to penetrate through.
The panels absorb heat in the summer that can be stored and
used as energy later.
The contents of the panels react chemically with the sun's light to generate heat themselves.
The insulated panels create a greenhouse effect that allows the sun's UV rays in and does not let the resultant heat energy produced escape.
3
. What does LEED stand for?
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Local Economic and Environmental Development
Leadership in Expansion of Ecological Diversity
Local Environmental Education Development
4
. In January the City of Boston amended a zoning code to require buildings in Boston to meet the green building standard. How large the building has to be, to comply with the code?
In January the City of Boston amended a zoning code to require buildings in Boston to meet the green building standard. How large the building has to be, to comply with the code?
40,000 square feet
50,000 square feet
70,000 square feet
100,000 square feet
5
. What does CSA stand for?
What does CSA stand for?
Community Structured Agriculture
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture
Citizen Structured Agriculture
6
. Which of the following are used in organic/sustainable farming?
Which of the following are used in organic/sustainable farming?
Cover Crops & Crop Rotation
Synthetic Pesticides
Holistic Practices
Antibiotics
7
. What is not a good alternative to buying designer eco-friendly
furniture?
What is not a good alternative to buying designer eco-friendly furniture?
Buying antiques
Acquire hand-me-downs or buy from places like Goodwill
Buying products made from local resources
Refurbishing existing pieces
Buying cheaper products from huge chain stores
8
. Why is bamboo considered and eco-friendly material?
Why is bamboo considered and eco-friendly material?
It grows quickly and therefore forests are more easily maintained.
It looks eco-friendly.
No one considers bamboo an eco-friendly option.
Al Gore says it is.
9
. Why is the popular eco-friendly practice of purchasing furniture or flooring made from bamboo being criticized by some environmentalists?
Why is the popular eco-friendly practice of purchasing furniture or flooring made from bamboo being criticized by some environmentalists?
Farming bamboo destroys habitats and causes erosion.
It requires large amounts of pesticides/fertilizers to grow.
Transportation costs, both monetary and environmental, negate its benefits.
All of the above
10
. How many homes can you heat and light in one year from the energy saved by recycling steel?
How many homes can you heat and light in one year from the energy saved by recycling steel?
1,800
18,000
180,000
18,000,000
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