Sustainability Quiz | Robins & Morton

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1. The built environment is said to:*

Consume 40-54% of the nation’s energy
Consume 13% of water
Generate 39% of CO2 emissions
All of the above

2. True or False: The LEED Rating Systems are the most commonly pursued green building certification in the United States.*

False
True

3. True or False: Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water available for human consumption.*

True
False

4. These plans aim to minimize water runoff from the project site to protect nearby communities and water supplies from any pollutants created during onsite activities.*

Indoor Air Quality Plan
LEED Execution Plan
Construction Waste Management Plan
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

5. What percent of energy usage within the built environment does U.S. EPA estimate is inefficiently used or unnecessarily wasted?*

10%
20%
30%
5%

6. Which of the following is NOT an idea to minimize energy usage DURING CONSTRUCTION on a typical construction site:*

Utilizing Energy Star appliances and equipment within a temporary jobsite office or trailer
Orienting the building to minimize daylighting
Considering using solar-powered equipment or tools, hybrid equipment, and renewable energy sources for temporary power
Using LED lamps in lieu of CFL or incandescent for temporary lighting uses

7. True or False: Emissions and pollutants, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury, can impair human health and the environment.*

True
False

8. Which of the following is an example of a way contractors can protect or improve air quality on a jobsite:*

Implement a No-Idling Policy
Dust-down or Hardscape Pathways
Enforce a No Smoking Policy
All of the above

9. True or False: The contractor should review all materials that will be selected and purchased by the construction team to consider mirroring the LEED recommendations (reused, recycled, regional, green certified materials).*

True
False

10. The following plan is implemented on a jobsite to divert the waste generated from local landfills:*

Indoor Air Quality Plan
LEED Execution Plan
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Construction Waste Management Plan

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