Environmental Technology Systems and associated regulations, carbon reduction, recycling, energy sources, renewables, high carbon, low carbon, zero carbon - 30 questions from a bank of questions
Which one of the following is a HIGH CARBON energy source?
LPG
nuclear
hydrogen
tidal
Which one of the following is a HIGH CARBON energy source?
gas
wind
tidal
biomass
Which one of the following is a LOW CARBON energy source?
coal
tidal
solar thermal
solar voltaic
Which one of the following is a ZERO CARBON energy source?
oil
solar voltaic
solar thermal
hydrogen
Which one of the following is a method of reducing carbon emissions?
using gas instead of oil
using LPG fuels
using fossil fuels
using renewables
Which one of the following uses sunlight to produce hot water?
solar voltaic
solar thermal
biomass
geothermal
Which one of the following uses sunlight to produce electricity?
solar voltaic
solar thermal
hydrogen
CHP
Which one of the following uses the waste heat from producing electricity to produce hot water and heat for houses and businesses?
hydrogen
CHP
solar thermal
solar voltaic
Which one of the following is not an environmentally friendly method of waste disposal?
land fill
recycle
carbon capture
re-use waste products
Which one of the following cannot easily be recycled?
plastics
glass
aluminium
paint
Which one of the following cannot easily be recycled?
paper
electrical goods
steel
used chemicals
Which one of the following is not a recommended method of disposing of waste?
using a licenced waste handler
using a licenced waste site
using a licenced waste recyling site
using a licenced tradesperson to remove the waste
Which one of the following uses the burning of plants/crops to produce heat?
biomass
geothermal
solar thermal
nuclear
Which one of the following is not a method of reducing water usage in the home?
spray taps
low volume flush
having a water-butt in the garden
using a water softener
How can potential problems from the work you do, that may affect the environment, be reduced?
carry out risk assessments
ensure people are trained
only use new tools and equipment
consult with the customer
Where can further information about ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION METHODS be found (click ALL answers that apply)?
the environment agency
the local authority
the carbon trust
part 'L' of the building regs
identify the environmental technology system that uses a compressor to compress a spirit, to increase latent heat absorbed in the spirit before that heat is used elsewhere another
CHP
solar thermal
ground-source heat pump
gas-fired central heating
what is meant by the abbreviation EPA
effluent prevention act
environmental protection act
energy pollution act
environment policing act
which one of the following have duties to collect controlled waste and to undertake recycling?
the main contractor
the client
the local authority
the sub-contractor
which on of the following, details the aim to reduce waste that poses a particular risk to health and the environment?
Health and Safety at work act
Hazardous waste regulations
EPA
Pollution Prevention and Control act
which one of the following would specifically cover the burning of rubbish on a bonfire?
Health and Safety at work act
Hazardous waste regulations
COSHH
Pollution Prevention and Control act
which one of the following would be recycled under WEEE regulations?
computer
old copper cable
cardboard packaging
steel trunking
which one of the following would be recycled under WEEE regulations?
fridge
pvc
waste paper
building rubble
What is meant by the first 'E' in the abbreviation WEEE (WEEE regulations)
engineering
electronic
electrical
environment
waste water from baths and sinks is known as?
black water
grey water
brown water
white water
waste water from toilets is known as?
black water
grey water
brown water
white water
what is 'potable' water?
grey water
distilled water
drinking water
rain water
RoHS places certain conditions on the use of certain materials in electronic or electrical equipment, as signified by the letter 'R'. What is meant by the letter 'R'
reduction
restriction
recycle
renewable
some older electronic equipment can contain mercury (such as discharge lamps and old TV's), which regulations place restrictions on manufacturers from using these substances?
WEEE
RoHS
EPA
HaSaW
what is the preferred storage to be used for old cardboard packageing materials?
a plastic bin bag
a skip
a recycling bin with a lid
a waste bin
what is the correct term for a person or company who are legally allowed to remove and dispose of waste materials from site?
local authority
designated trades person
licenced waste handler
main contractor
which part of the Building Regulations details the requirements for 'conservation of fuel and power', i.e. the increased use of energy-saving methods and equipment/accessories
part P
part B
part L
part A
in a PV system, what device converts DC into AC power
inverter
converter
rectifier
transformer
which renewable energy source involves pumping cold water into the ground to generate vast amounts of steam?
fracking
geo-thermal
ground-source heat pump
underfloor heating
Which electricity meter is used to record the power produced from a PV installation?