Environmental Technology Systems
Environmental Technology Systems, carbon reduction, recycling, energy sources, renewables, high carbon, low carbon, zero carbon - 12 questions from a bank of questions
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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?
? gas ? wind ? CHP ? solar voltaic
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?
? LPG ? tidal ? solar thermal ? biomass
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 renewable energy sources uses gravity?
? solar voltaic ? solar thermal ? wind ? hydro
Which one of the following renewable energy sources uses the movement of air currents?
? solar voltaic ? tidal ? wind ? hydro
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 does not help to reduce waste?
? precise measurements ? accurate cutting of materials ? careful planning ? clean working environment
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)?
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