Question 1

An urban heat island is

Accepted Answer

A)   an isolated city
B)   an urban area with increased exposure to solar radiation
C)   a city in the developing world that lacks air conditioning
D)   the phenomenon in which cities are several degrees warmer than the surrounding area D

Question 2

Buildings with white roofs use less energy in summer than similar buildings with black roofs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An expanse of green lawn is a good choice for a sustainable site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In a building heated by passive solar energy, it would be possible to design too wide an overhang on the south side of the building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Passive cooling uses natural ventilation instead of mechanical air conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The greatest cost of a building is its

Accepted Answer

A)   design process
B)   permitting and inspection
C)   construction cost
D)   lifetime operating cost

Question 7

It is possible for a LEED-certified building to have a lower lifetime operating cost than a conventional building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is possible to use heat from a gas flame to produce chilled water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The largest number of birds are killed each year by

Accepted Answer

A)   windows
B)   wind turbines
C)   cats
D)   other birds

Question 10

Passive solar energy is used to pre-heat hot water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

R-value measures

Accepted Answer

A)   radiant energy value
B)   resistance to cold
C)   resistance to heat flow
D)   resistance to air movement

Question 12

A heat pump can take heat from outside air in cool weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One feature of green buildings is that they are easy to recognize based on architectural style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The prerequisites in each section of LEED must be met in order to achieve LEED certification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Daylighting uses light from windows in walls but cannot be used in roofs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ground source heat pump can be used for heating and cooling even in cold climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The same building design can provide passive heating and cooling in any climate, so that green buildings look the same whether in a desert, a tropical beach, or a temperate forest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Night ventilation, or night flushing, works best in climates where daytime and nighttime temperatures are similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In winter, Earth's axis

Accepted Answer

A)   tilts toward the Sun
B)   tilts away from the Sun
C)   stays parallel to the Sun's

Question 20

Green roofs typically reduce energy consumption in buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Sustainable Sites

An urban heat island is

Buildings with white roofs use less energy in summer than similar buildings with black roofs.

An expanse of green lawn is a good choice for a sustainable site.

In a building heated by passive solar energy, it would be possible to design too wide an overhang on the south side of the building.

Passive cooling uses natural ventilation instead of mechanical air conditioning.

The greatest cost of a building is its

It is possible for a LEED-certified building to have a lower lifetime operating cost than a conventional building.

It is possible to use heat from a gas flame to produce chilled water.

The largest number of birds are killed each year by

Passive solar energy is used to pre-heat hot water.

R-value measures

A heat pump can take heat from outside air in cool weather.

One feature of green buildings is that they are easy to recognize based on architectural style.

The prerequisites in each section of LEED must be met in order to achieve LEED certification.

Daylighting uses light from windows in walls but cannot be used in roofs.

A ground source heat pump can be used for heating and cooling even in cold climates.

The same building design can provide passive heating and cooling in any climate, so that green buildings look the same whether in a desert, a tropical beach, or a temperate forest.

Night ventilation, or night flushing, works best in climates where daytime and nighttime temperatures are similar.

In winter, Earth's axis

Green roofs typically reduce energy consumption in buildings.