Which of the following statements reflects a general impact of climate change?

Australia's average temperature has risen steadily since the 1950s

Which of the following initiatives is part of Victoria's Climate Change Strategy?

Mapping coastal inundation hazards to address risks from sea level rise.

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Shielding the Earth from harmful ultraviolet-B radiation

NatHERS is anacronym of

Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme

Which of the following is the primary reason for the link between fossil fuels and climate change?

Emission of greenhouse gases during combustion

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1
Which of the following statements reflects a general impact of climate change?
Australia's average temperature has risen steadily since the 1950s
The frequency of heatwaves has decreased since the 1970s
Bushfire risk in Australia has declined due to lower temperatures
Rainfall has increased across all of Australia since records began
2
The water efficiency of a product and its rate of water consumption is displayed on a label regulated by which scheme?
SHIELD
WERS
WELS
NatHERS
3
Which of the following initiatives is part of Victoria's Climate Change Strategy?
Mapping coastal inundation hazards to address risks from sea level rise.
Reducing energy efficiency standards for new construction projects
Implementing measures to increase air pollution in urban areas.
Ignoring planning and building system responses to bushfire risk.
4
What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
Regulating global temperatures
Shielding the Earth from harmful ultraviolet-B radiation
Producing oxygen for photosynthesis
Absorbing carbon dioxide
5
Residential buildings are responsible for 7.9 per cent of all energy use.
False
True
6
NatHERS is anacronym of
National Home Energy Rating and Optimisation Scheme
National House Energy Rating Scheme
Nationwide House Energy Rating System
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
7
The new annual energy use budget has been introduced to encourage the selection of:
More on-site renewable energy systems (particularly rooftop solar)
More energy efficient gas and electric heat pump water heaters
All of the above
More energy efficient air conditioners for heating and cooling
8
Which of the following is the primary reason for the link between fossil fuels and climate change?
Emission of greenhouse gases during combustion
Accumulation of heavy metals in the soil
Introduction of ozone-depleting substances into the stratosphere
Release of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere
9
Under the NatHERS Scheme, the minimum level of thermal performance has increased to the equivalent of:
six stars
seven stars
nine stars
eight stars
10
The energy efficiency provisions in the NCC account for varying climates using climate zones.
True
False

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