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The eco-woodland house was built by a family in Scotland.
The eco-woodland house was built by a family in Scotland.
False (B)
The house was built using only new materials purchased from a store.
The house was built using only new materials purchased from a store.
False (B)
The eco-house is partially built into the hillside.
The eco-house is partially built into the hillside.
True (A)
The roof of the eco-house is made of metal.
The roof of the eco-house is made of metal.
The eco-house uses natural resources efficiently.
The eco-house uses natural resources efficiently.
The family uses air conditioning to cool the house.
The family uses air conditioning to cool the house.
Solar panels are used to provide energy for lighting and music.
Solar panels are used to provide energy for lighting and music.
Flashcards
What is an 'eco-house'?
What is an 'eco-house'?
A dwelling designed to minimize environmental impact.
What are recycled materials?
What are recycled materials?
Items salvaged from waste or previously used products.
What are local materials?
What are local materials?
Resources from nature used in construction.
What is a wood burner?
What is a wood burner?
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What are solar panels?
What are solar panels?
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What is rainwater harvesting?
What is rainwater harvesting?
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Name the materials used to build the house.
Name the materials used to build the house.
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Study Notes
- An eco-woodland house was built by a family in Wales.
- The house was built using recycled materials.
- Recycled materials were found in the rubbish tip.
- Local materials used: stone, metal, wood, and mud.
- The house is built into the hillside.
- Walls and floors are made of stone and mud.
- The roof is made of wooden beams from trees.
- It uses natural resources like water and energy efficiently.
- A wood burner heats the house.
- Big windows in the roof let in natural light.
- Solar panels provide energy for lighting and music.
- Rainwater is collected to water the garden in the summer.
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A family in Wales built an eco-woodland house using recycled and local materials like stone, metal, wood and mud. The house is built into the hillside and uses natural resources efficiently. Solar panels provide light and energy.
