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What is the definition of “carbon footprint”?

How much do construction and building operations contribute to global CO₂ emissions ?

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How much do construction and building operations contribute to global CO₂ emissions ?
Nearly 40 %
About 10%
Around 20%
Less than 5 %
2
What is the definition of “carbon footprint”?
The amount of carbon dioxide stored in buildings.
The total energy consumed by a country
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization
The number of trees needed to offset CO₂ emissions
3
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of urbanization ?
Reduction in job opportunities.
Economic development and industrialization.
Population shift from rural to urban areas.
Expansion of infrastructure and public services.
4
What is a “net-zero building” ?
Building that does not require maintenance.
Building that produces zero waste.
A building that generates as much energy as it uses, from renewables.
Building that uses no energy at all.
5
Why are investors and governments pressuring developers to adopt sustainable practices ?
To encourage faster urbanization.
To meet sustainability standards and reduce environmental impact.
To make buildings cheaper to construct.
To reduce property taxes.
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How does climate change impact real estate markets ?
Climate change has no effect on real estate prices.
Rising sea levels and extreme weather can decrease property value.
Investors prefer high-risk climate zones.
Extreme weather events make properties more attractive.