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Eco-Woodland Houses in Wales

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What is a key characteristic of the eco-woodland house described in the text?

It is located in a busy city center.
It is built using expensive, imported materials.
It is constructed using recycled and local materials. (correct)
It relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources.

Which of the following materials was NOT used in the construction of the eco-woodland house?

Plastic (correct)
Metal
Stone
Wood

What is one way the eco-woodland house heats the house?

Air conditioning
Gas furnace
Wood burner (correct)
Electric heaters

How does the eco-woodland house obtain energy?

Solar panels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What natural resource is collected for garden use?

Rain water (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is having big windows in the roof beneficial for the eco-house?

To let in natural light (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where was the eco-woodland house built?

Wales (D) Signup and view all the answers

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What is an 'eco-house'?

A house designed to minimize its environmental impact.

What are recycled materials?

Using materials from waste or previous use to create new products.

What are local materials?

Materials found naturally in the surrounding environment.

What is a wood burner?

A device that burns wood to provide heat.

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What are solar panels?

Panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

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What is rainwater harvesting?

Collecting rainwater for later use, like watering plants.

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Materials used to Build the Eco-Woodland House

Stone, metal, wood and mud

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Study Notes

Eco-woodland houses are built by families in Wales.
The house used recycled materials from rubbish tips and local materials.
Materials used included stone, metal, wood, and mud.
The house design involves building directly into the hillside.
Walls and floors are constructed from stone and mud.
The roof is made of wooden beams sourced from trees.
Eco-houses use natural resources like water and energy efficiently.
A wood burner heats the house.
Large roof windows allow natural light to enter.
Solar panels generate energy for lighting and music.
Rainwater is collected for garden irrigation during the summer.

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Eco-woodland houses in Wales are built by families using recycled and local materials like stone, metal, wood, and mud. These houses are built into hillsides with walls and floors made of stone and mud. They efficiently use natural resources like water and solar energy.