Flashcards on Civil Engineering and Architecture Vocabulary
Civil Engineering & Architecture Vocabulary: Student Guide
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Civil engineering
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Card 1
Question: What role do architects play in construction planning and design according to the content?
Answer: Architects are involved in designing and planning the construction of buildings and structures.
Card 2
Question: How do modern civil engineers create design drawings now instead of using a drawing board?
Answer: Civil engineers use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create design drawings.
Card 3
Question: What environmental problem can result from wastewater from industry and households if untreated?
Answer: Wastewater from industry and households can result in environmental pollution if not properly treated.
Card 4
Question: What is a consequence of excessive water consumption mentioned in the content?
Answer: Excessive consumption of water can diminish available water resources and lead to shortages.
Card 5
Question: In urban planning, with what must land development be coordinated?
Answer: Land development must be coordinated with infrastructure and community needs.
Card 6
Question: How is city land typically organized for different uses?
Answer: All land within a city is divided into various zones for different purposes such as residential, commercial, or industrial use.
Card 7
Question: Give one green practice in construction suggested by the text to reduce environmental impact.
Answer: Design and build buildings to use a minimum of non-renewable energy, produce minimal emissions and waste, and cost less in energy while increasing occ
Card 8
Question: Approximately what fraction of U.S. energy consumption is used by buildings according to the content?
Answer: Buildings use about one-third of all the energy consumed in the U.S.
Card 9
Question: What proportion of U.S. electricity do buildings consume as stated in the text?
Answer: Buildings consume two-thirds of all electricity in the U.S.
Card 10
Question: What percentage of carbon dioxide emissions do buildings contribute, per the presentation content?
Answer: Buildings contribute 35 percent of carbon dioxide emissions.