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2:3:2 Environment

2:3:2 Environment

2:3:2 Environment
37問 • 1年前2:3:2 Environment
  • Clai Elizabeth
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    問題一覧

  • 1

    What are the 3 main types of stored carbon according to a briefing note from the USDA?

    Forest carbon, Fossil fuel carbon, Soil carbon

  • 2

    By weight, what % of a dried tree is carbon?

    50%

  • 3

    Where does carbon in soils come from?

    Organic matter

  • 4

    When do soils release carbon?

    When microbes break down organic matter

  • 5

    What is a benefit of carbon being retained in soils particularly What disrupts this

    It is very stable, Disturbing the soil

  • 6

    What is the problem with burning fossil fuels

    There is no natural process for recapturing the carbon released

  • 7

    Closed or open carbon system? Forest Fossil Fuels Soil

    Closed, Open, Closed

  • 8

    One Tree Planted Charity: "Carbon absorption is related to tree growth and there are many factors that. Affect how a tree grows. The main tree growth factors are: T L G W S L S Ssf

    Tree species, Location, Growing conditions, Water availability, Sunlight, Local climate, Soil nutrients, Site specific factors

  • 9

    To determine the amount of carbon dioxide a tree can absorb, we combine ________ ________ ______ With a conservative estimate of ______ ___ ________ To estimate that the average tree absorbs an average of __ 'kg', or __ 'pounds' of carbon dioxide ___ _____ for the first __ 'years'

    average planting densities, carbon per hectare, 10 kg, 22 pounds, per year, 20 years

  • 10

    Dense hedging can act as noise filters, eg

    Prunus laurocerasus

  • 11

    How do leaves filter out pollution particles?

    Clouds of emission particles are disturbed by leaves, Waxy, hairy leaves trap particles, Particles are then washed away by rain

  • 12

    Name a traditional street tree that scores highly in its ability to filter particles

    Platanus x hispanica

  • 13

    Conifers in urban environments can filter particles all year around, but why avoid them?

    Shade in winter can cause icy pockets reducing road safety

  • 14

    What negative points are there for Platanus x hispanica and Quercus robur?

    High VOC levels, Lots of pollen

  • 15

    Name two trees that produce fruits which are a nuisance in urban areas and would have to be cleared

    Aesculus hippocastanum, Malus cultivars

  • 16

    Name an excellent tree for urban environments as long as only one sex is planted, which sex and why

    Ginkgo biloba, Male, Females produce smelly fruit

  • 17

    How to help prevent extreme heat in a city by green planting What to plant Why

    Green roofs and walls of sedum and succulents, Insulate buildings from heat and cold

  • 18

    What to plant on a green wall or roof Why these?

    Sedums and succulents, Store water and don't need irrigation

  • 19

    How to slow the flow of storm water into drains preventing flash flooding

    Green roofs

  • 20

    Name a hard landscaping material whose transport has a bad carbon footprint Name some benefits of the material which may offset the negatives

    Indian sandstone for patios, Sourced ethically, Employment, Financial benefits to an isolated community

  • 21

    Online nurseries: bad

    Increase of delivery vans, Distance transported

  • 22

    Online nurseries: good 1. Distribution __ _____ or by locally established businesses may reduce carbon footprint compared to ______ _____ __ ______ 2. Online sales benefit __________ __________ who produce their own _____ whereas garden centes may rely on _________ ____ ______

    Distribution in bulk or by locally established businesses may reduce carbon footprint compared to multiple trips to shops, Online sales benefit specialist nurseries who produce their own stock whereas garden centes may rely on shipments from abroad

  • 23

    garden machinery: hierarchy of pollution from best to worst

    Manual, Mains electric from renuable sources, Cordless battery, Petrol

  • 24

    Machinery: cordless batteries are bad why?

    Lithium ion batteries have a high carbon footprint in manufacture and disposal

  • 25

    Why not to replace old petrol machinery even though it wont run on E10 petrol with a higher water content?

    Purchasing a new one has a higher environmental cost

  • 26

    What to remember about petrol machinery in winter, especially E10 which has a higher warer content

    Drain it of fuel to prevent damage

  • 27

    Name packing materials used in bedding plant production that is not recyclable

    Polystyrene, Black plastic pots, Plastic bags

  • 28

    Name a product that has been developed to help farmers deal with waste as it breaks down at end of season

    Agricultural fleece of potato starch

  • 29

    What natural materials can pots be made from that break down? BMC

    Bamboo, Maize, Coir

  • 30

    How are agricultural slow release fertilisers being improved for their environmental impact? Using _______ _______ to ____ ________ _________ to prevent ___________

    Using natural ingredients to bind fertiliser granules to prevent microplastics

  • 31

    How do allotments, parks and gardens in an urban area benefit the environment Gc Wr Fh Mf

    Green corridor, Winter refuge, Food and habitat, Mitigate flooding

  • 32

    What did London become in 2019

    The first National Park City

  • 33

    What is the benefit to the local economy of green spaces

    Increased house prices

  • 34

    What is the benefit of heritage and botanical gardens?

    Public education in sustainable horticulture

  • 35

    Which is bettervenvironmentally - bare root trees and shrubs like roses or potted versions

    Bare root

  • 36

    How to mitigate floods in a car park area

    Make it permeable

  • 37

    Why is horticulture beter than agriculture?

    Agriculture promotes a monoculture, horticulture promotes diversity

    • Plants

    Plants

    Clai Elizabeth · 100問 · 1年前

    Plants

    Plants

    100問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:2:7 Short term plantings

    2:2:7 Short term plantings

    Clai Elizabeth · 45問 · 1年前

    2:2:7 Short term plantings

    2:2:7 Short term plantings

    45問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:2:1 Key plants associated with garden styles

    2:2:1 Key plants associated with garden styles

    Clai Elizabeth · 20問 · 1年前

    2:2:1 Key plants associated with garden styles

    2:2:1 Key plants associated with garden styles

    20問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:3:1 Wellbeing

    2:3:1 Wellbeing

    Clai Elizabeth · 59問 · 1年前

    2:3:1 Wellbeing

    2:3:1 Wellbeing

    59問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    Mindful Gardens

    Mindful Gardens

    Clai Elizabeth · 33問 · 1年前

    Mindful Gardens

    Mindful Gardens

    33問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    Studies and reports

    Studies and reports

    Clai Elizabeth · 23問 · 1年前

    Studies and reports

    Studies and reports

    23問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:3:3 Economy

    2:3:3 Economy

    Clai Elizabeth · 33問 · 1年前

    2:3:3 Economy

    2:3:3 Economy

    33問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:3:4 Community

    2:3:4 Community

    Clai Elizabeth · 48問 · 1年前

    2:3:4 Community

    2:3:4 Community

    48問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:1 Plants and biodiversity

    2:4:1 Plants and biodiversity

    Clai Elizabeth · 64問 · 1年前

    2:4:1 Plants and biodiversity

    2:4:1 Plants and biodiversity

    64問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:2 Impact of climate change

    2:4:2 Impact of climate change

    Clai Elizabeth · 66問 · 1年前

    2:4:2 Impact of climate change

    2:4:2 Impact of climate change

    66問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:2 Selecting plants for climate change

    2:4:2 Selecting plants for climate change

    Clai Elizabeth · 33問 · 1年前

    2:4:2 Selecting plants for climate change

    2:4:2 Selecting plants for climate change

    33問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:3 Creating habitats

    2:4:3 Creating habitats

    Clai Elizabeth · 24問 · 1年前

    2:4:3 Creating habitats

    2:4:3 Creating habitats

    24問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:4 Citizen science and species surveys

    2:4:4 Citizen science and species surveys

    Clai Elizabeth · 14問 · 1年前

    2:4:4 Citizen science and species surveys

    2:4:4 Citizen science and species surveys

    14問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    2:4:5 Biodiversity Action Plans

    2:4:5 Biodiversity Action Plans

    Clai Elizabeth · 27問 · 1年前

    2:4:5 Biodiversity Action Plans

    2:4:5 Biodiversity Action Plans

    27問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    QWO Sustainability

    QWO Sustainability

    Clai Elizabeth · 15問 · 1年前

    QWO Sustainability

    QWO Sustainability

    15問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    use of force

    use of force

    Clai Elizabeth · 11問 · 1年前

    use of force

    use of force

    11問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    DVPOs

    DVPOs

    Clai Elizabeth · 7問 · 1年前

    DVPOs

    DVPOs

    7問 • 1年前
    Clai Elizabeth

    問題一覧

  • 1

    What are the 3 main types of stored carbon according to a briefing note from the USDA?

    Forest carbon, Fossil fuel carbon, Soil carbon

  • 2

    By weight, what % of a dried tree is carbon?

    50%

  • 3

    Where does carbon in soils come from?

    Organic matter

  • 4

    When do soils release carbon?

    When microbes break down organic matter

  • 5

    What is a benefit of carbon being retained in soils particularly What disrupts this

    It is very stable, Disturbing the soil

  • 6

    What is the problem with burning fossil fuels

    There is no natural process for recapturing the carbon released

  • 7

    Closed or open carbon system? Forest Fossil Fuels Soil

    Closed, Open, Closed

  • 8

    One Tree Planted Charity: "Carbon absorption is related to tree growth and there are many factors that. Affect how a tree grows. The main tree growth factors are: T L G W S L S Ssf

    Tree species, Location, Growing conditions, Water availability, Sunlight, Local climate, Soil nutrients, Site specific factors

  • 9

    To determine the amount of carbon dioxide a tree can absorb, we combine ________ ________ ______ With a conservative estimate of ______ ___ ________ To estimate that the average tree absorbs an average of __ 'kg', or __ 'pounds' of carbon dioxide ___ _____ for the first __ 'years'

    average planting densities, carbon per hectare, 10 kg, 22 pounds, per year, 20 years

  • 10

    Dense hedging can act as noise filters, eg

    Prunus laurocerasus

  • 11

    How do leaves filter out pollution particles?

    Clouds of emission particles are disturbed by leaves, Waxy, hairy leaves trap particles, Particles are then washed away by rain

  • 12

    Name a traditional street tree that scores highly in its ability to filter particles

    Platanus x hispanica

  • 13

    Conifers in urban environments can filter particles all year around, but why avoid them?

    Shade in winter can cause icy pockets reducing road safety

  • 14

    What negative points are there for Platanus x hispanica and Quercus robur?

    High VOC levels, Lots of pollen

  • 15

    Name two trees that produce fruits which are a nuisance in urban areas and would have to be cleared

    Aesculus hippocastanum, Malus cultivars

  • 16

    Name an excellent tree for urban environments as long as only one sex is planted, which sex and why

    Ginkgo biloba, Male, Females produce smelly fruit

  • 17

    How to help prevent extreme heat in a city by green planting What to plant Why

    Green roofs and walls of sedum and succulents, Insulate buildings from heat and cold

  • 18

    What to plant on a green wall or roof Why these?

    Sedums and succulents, Store water and don't need irrigation

  • 19

    How to slow the flow of storm water into drains preventing flash flooding

    Green roofs

  • 20

    Name a hard landscaping material whose transport has a bad carbon footprint Name some benefits of the material which may offset the negatives

    Indian sandstone for patios, Sourced ethically, Employment, Financial benefits to an isolated community

  • 21

    Online nurseries: bad

    Increase of delivery vans, Distance transported

  • 22

    Online nurseries: good 1. Distribution __ _____ or by locally established businesses may reduce carbon footprint compared to ______ _____ __ ______ 2. Online sales benefit __________ __________ who produce their own _____ whereas garden centes may rely on _________ ____ ______

    Distribution in bulk or by locally established businesses may reduce carbon footprint compared to multiple trips to shops, Online sales benefit specialist nurseries who produce their own stock whereas garden centes may rely on shipments from abroad

  • 23

    garden machinery: hierarchy of pollution from best to worst

    Manual, Mains electric from renuable sources, Cordless battery, Petrol

  • 24

    Machinery: cordless batteries are bad why?

    Lithium ion batteries have a high carbon footprint in manufacture and disposal

  • 25

    Why not to replace old petrol machinery even though it wont run on E10 petrol with a higher water content?

    Purchasing a new one has a higher environmental cost

  • 26

    What to remember about petrol machinery in winter, especially E10 which has a higher warer content

    Drain it of fuel to prevent damage

  • 27

    Name packing materials used in bedding plant production that is not recyclable

    Polystyrene, Black plastic pots, Plastic bags

  • 28

    Name a product that has been developed to help farmers deal with waste as it breaks down at end of season

    Agricultural fleece of potato starch

  • 29

    What natural materials can pots be made from that break down? BMC

    Bamboo, Maize, Coir

  • 30

    How are agricultural slow release fertilisers being improved for their environmental impact? Using _______ _______ to ____ ________ _________ to prevent ___________

    Using natural ingredients to bind fertiliser granules to prevent microplastics

  • 31

    How do allotments, parks and gardens in an urban area benefit the environment Gc Wr Fh Mf

    Green corridor, Winter refuge, Food and habitat, Mitigate flooding

  • 32

    What did London become in 2019

    The first National Park City

  • 33

    What is the benefit to the local economy of green spaces

    Increased house prices

  • 34

    What is the benefit of heritage and botanical gardens?

    Public education in sustainable horticulture

  • 35

    Which is bettervenvironmentally - bare root trees and shrubs like roses or potted versions

    Bare root

  • 36

    How to mitigate floods in a car park area

    Make it permeable

  • 37

    Why is horticulture beter than agriculture?

    Agriculture promotes a monoculture, horticulture promotes diversity