What are the four basic ways we can improve energy use in a building?

What will be an ideal response?


1) Through a building’s architectural design.
2) Selection of building materials and construction techniques, especially with respect to the building envelope.
3) By using highly energy-efficient equipment, appliances, and devices within the building itself.
4) Using renewable energy (this may not actually reduce physical energy, but it will shift away from fossil fuels and reduce the carbon footprint of the building).

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¿Para cuál de las siguientes opciones se usa el aislante de relleno suelto?

a. Calderas. b. Tuberías frías. c. Para aislar sistemas de conductos. d. Para pulverizar en paredes y techos interiores.

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The type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp that has excellent color rendition is the _____.

a. metal halide lamp b. high-pressure sodium lamp c. mercury vapor lamp d. low-pressure sodium lamp

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Briefly describe the role of the SAE in agriscience

What will be an ideal response?

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While discussing hazards related to solvents, Technician A says that most solvents are flammable, and some can explode. Technician B says some solvents can react with heat or with other substances to create a different hazardous material. Who is right?

A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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