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Societal and Global Impact | Set 1

1. the industrial revolution led to an increase in _______.

Correct : A. Population

2. before steam powered ships sailed across the seas they used_____.

Correct : A. Wind energy

3. during the industrial revolution many people moved______.

Correct : C. To the cities

4. the first Asian country to become industrialized was ______.

Correct : B. Japan

5. the industrial revolution began in ______.

Correct : D. England

6. production of fertilizers is related to ______ revolution.

Correct : D. Grey

7. one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______ sector is competition.

Correct : B. Commercial

8. one of the first steps in implementing BIM is to appoint a_______.

Correct : C. BIM manager

9. the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves as the foundation of the project.

Correct : A. True

10. for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIM can present significant challenges.

Correct : C. Residential

11. when a firm decides to transition to a BIM system from a traditional design process, there is more involved that just switching to a _______ modeling software.

Correct : B. 3D

12. which one of the following cause global warming?

Correct : A. Carbon dioxide

13. how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times?

Correct : C. About 30%

14. who measures the global warming rate?

Correct : D. Climatologist

15. which one of the following result takes place due to global warming?

Correct : B. Changes in the rainfall

16. human activities cause global warming.

Correct : A. True

17. what is the main reason for melting of ice sheets?

Correct : B. Global warming

18. soot only warm earth’s climate system.

Correct : B. False

19. GIS uses the information from which of the following sources?

Correct : B. Spatial information system

20. which of the following formats can be used for GIS output?

Correct : C. GIF

21. in the process of GIS, digitalization is done for better output.

Correct : A. True

22. which among the following is not related to GIS software’s?

Correct : D. STAAD pro

23. among the following, which do not come under the components of GIS?

Correct : C. Compiler

24. which of the following doesn’t determine the capability of GIS?

Correct : D. Transferring data

25. which among the following is a server based hardware platform of GIS?

Correct : D. Google maps

26. spatial databases are also known as_____.

Correct : A. Geo databases

27. consider the following statements regarding human development index: I) The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development. II) The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct : C. Both I and II

28. what is the definition of ecological footprint?

Correct : B. The impact of a person on the environment

29. our effect on the environment – a combination of what we consume and the waste we produce.

Correct : B. Ecological footprint

30. what does sustainability mean?

Correct : A. Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance

31. which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes gradual usage and replacement of resources?

Correct : A. Sustainability

32. what was the main purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids?

Correct : C. As burial sites for the pharaohs

33. what is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?

Correct : D. The great pyramid of Giza

34. what geometrical shape formed the base of all the pyramids?

Correct : C. The square

35. about how tall is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza?

Correct : D. 480 feet

36. what innovation allowed fresh water into roman cities?

Correct : B. Aqueducts

37. how did aqueducts help roman society?

Correct : C. By providing water for drinking, baths, fountains and more

38. how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

Correct : C. Hundreds of years

39. what is the Great Wall of China made of?

Correct : D. A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood

40. why was the Great Wall of China built?

Correct : C. To protect against people from neighboring Mongolia

41. approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great Wall of China?

Correct : B. 13000 miles

42. what is the average Wall height of the Great Wall of China?

Correct : B. 15-30 feet

43. the city of Athens is replete with ancient temples honoring various Olympian deities. The temple in the Parthenon honors which Greek deity?

Correct : C. Athena

44. what was the Colosseum mostly made of?

Correct : A. Limestone

45. where is the Colosseum?

Correct : D. Rome, Italy

46. which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka?

Correct : A. Sanchi Stupa

47. in which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?

Correct : B. Agra

48. which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?

Correct : B. Shah Jahan

49. of what material is the outside of the Taj Mahal mainly made?

Correct : A. White marble

50. about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)?

Correct : D. 12

51. who created the first indoor plumbing system.

Correct : D. Mohenjo Daro

52. what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley?

Correct : C. Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

53. when were the palm islands created.

Correct : D. 2001

54. what was the cost of making the palm islands.

Correct : C. $12 billion

55. which country is the Burj Khalifa made?

Correct : C. Dubai

56. when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?

Correct : B. 2010

57. what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on?

Correct : C. Military grounds

58. how many locks are in the Panama Canal?

Correct : C. 12

59. who owns the Panama Canal Zone?

Correct : A. The U.S.

60. why did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?

Correct : A. To reduce travel time

61. how long is the Panama Canal?

Correct : C. 48 miles

62. the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.

Correct : B. Nevada and Arizona

63. the hoover dam was built to _______.

Correct : A. Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation

64. the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.

Correct : B. Lake mead

65. the hoover dam is ______ feet high.

Correct : D. 726

66. which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?

Correct : D. Stop waste generation

67. under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?

Correct : D. Solid waste rules, 2016

68. the term ISWM refers to:

Correct : B. Integrated solid waste management

69. the average composition of municipal solid waste is:

Correct : A. 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable

70. how many types of landfills are there?

Correct : A. 3

71. bio medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process.

Correct : A. True

72. which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition of biodegradable waste?

Correct : B. Methane

73. why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste management?

Correct : C. Because it cause several environmental issues

74. the term ‘municipal solid waste’ is used to describe which kind of solid waste?

Correct : A. Hazardous

75. municipal solid waste contains a wide variety of materials.

Correct : A. True

76. which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individual level?

Correct : A. Source reduction

77. which of the following can be recycled many times?

Correct : D. Aluminum

78. what is called for the process of burning municipal solid waste in a properly designed furnace under suitable temperature and operating conditions?

Correct : D. Incineration

79. what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured

Correct : D. Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal

80. _____ devices remove materials which would damage equipment or interfere with a process.

Correct : B. Screening

81. ______ represents the heavier inert matter in wastewater.

Correct : D. Grit

82. what is the most common used coagulant?

Correct : A. Alum

83. which gas is mainly produced due to incomplete burning of wood?

Correct : A. CO

84. which of the following is involved in production of carboxy hemoglobin.

Correct : A. CO

85. which of the following is a liquid form of aerosol?

Correct : C. Mist

86. X ray films are a source of which of the following gas?

Correct : C. NO2

87. which of the following leads to a disease called broncho spasm?

Correct : B. SO3

88. which air pollutant cause corrosion of building?

Correct : A. SO2

89. which of the following air pollutant effects plants the most?

Correct : A. Fluorine

90. which of the following is used in ceramic industries?

Correct : B. Dynamic precipitator

91. which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency?

Correct : A. Electrostatic precipitator

92. which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter?

Correct : C. They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber

93. which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants?

Correct : A. Venturi scrubber

94. where undertaken, EIA should be used to help determine whether consent is given for development.

Correct : D. Always

95. the primary reason for EIA is to

Correct : D. Identify the environmental consequences of development in advance

96. green buildings practices include

Correct : D. All of these

97. LEED means

Correct : B. Leadership in energy and environmental design

98. LEED is a?

Correct : C. Rating system for sustainability in building

99. re- processing material to make another product called?

Correct : C. Recycle

100. most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Which one of these is not one of them?

Correct : C. Chemicals