Quiz 1 - IVC24

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a building material in comparison to bamboo for sustainability?

• Concrete

• Steel

• Timber

• Plastic

What is the definition of bamboo according to the introduction?

• A type of woodygrass

• A tree-like plant with a hollow stem

• A perennial evergreen plant

• A fast-growing, renewable resource

What is the main component of bamboo fiber?

• Cellulose

• Hemicellulose

• Lignin

• Tannins

What is the primary characteristic of bamboo that makes it suitable for post-disaster reconstruction?

• Resistance to weathering

• Rapid growth rate

• High compressive strength

• Lightweight and easy to transport

What is the main reason for bamboo's effectiveness as a beam compared to a wooden beam?

• Round cross-section

• Thicker walls

• Hollow structure

• Higher density

Which characteristic of bamboo makes it a valuable resource for land conservation?

• Grows in a variety of conditions

• Renewable resource

• Very little waste

• No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

What is the primary purpose of using bamboo as a building material or for planting media?

• To absorb CO2 from the air and release it during decomposition

• To provide a renewable and sustainable source of timber for construction

• To avoid decay, store as building material or use as charcoal for planting media (carbon sink)

• To release oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide levels in the environment