RTEF Undergraduates Verbal Critical Reasoning & Numeracy Test
Losing my emissions – the future of green motoring
Do Catalytic converters prevent pollution?
Whilst Catalytic converters don't actually prevent pollution, they do help to cut it down. Their purpose is to convert the poisonous carbon monoxide gas, and other pollutants produced by cars into carbon dioxide. They don't, however, work to full effect on short car journeys since they only work once they have been warmed up.
Is diesel a cleaner fuel than petrol?
This is a complicated issue because the emissions produced by a diesel car are different to those produced by a petrol car, and much depends on how well a car is maintained. Some diesel cars might actually give off more harmful gases than petrol cars.
What about future developments in fuel technology?
Hydrogen is often cited as the way forward for green motoring, with fuel-cell technology producing only water as a waste product. Although hydrogen is the most common element in the universe it requires complex processes for its production, storage and distribution. Nuclear powered cars are really only appropriate for time travel (which requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity).
Question 1: Cataclytic converters are most effective in reducing pollution when cars are used for short journeys.
Losing my emissions – the future of green motoring
Do Catalytic converters prevent pollution?
Whilst Catalytic converters don't actually prevent pollution, they do help to cut it down. Their purpose is to convert the poisonous carbon monoxide gas, and other pollutants produced by cars into carbon dioxide. They don't, however, work to full effect on short car journeys since they only work once they have been warmed up.
Is diesel a cleaner fuel than petrol?
This is a complicated issue because the emissions produced by a diesel car are different to those produced by a petrol car, and much depends on how well a car is maintained. Some diesel cars might actually give off more harmful gases than petrol cars.
What about future developments in fuel technology?
Hydrogen is often cited as the way forward for green motoring, with fuel-cell technology producing only water as a waste product. Although hydrogen is the most common element in the universe it requires complex processes for its production, storage and distribution. Nuclear powered cars are really only appropriate for time travel (which requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity).
Question 2: Diesel cars generally emit smaller quantities of harmful gases than petrol cars
Losing my emissions – the future of green motoring
Do Catalytic converters prevent pollution?
Whilst Catalytic converters don't actually prevent pollution, they do help to cut it down. Their purpose is to convert the poisonous carbon monoxide gas, and other pollutants produced by cars into carbon dioxide. They don't, however, work to full effect on short car journeys since they only work once they have been warmed up.
Is diesel a cleaner fuel than petrol?
This is a complicated issue because the emissions produced by a diesel car are different to those produced by a petrol car, and much depends on how well a car is maintained. Some diesel cars might actually give off more harmful gases than petrol cars.
What about future developments in fuel technology?
Hydrogen is often cited as the way forward for green motoring, with fuel-cell technology producing only water as a waste product. Although hydrogen is the most common element in the universe it requires complex processes for its production, storage and distribution. Nuclear powered cars are really only appropriate for time travel (which requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity).
Question 3: There is an abundant supply of Hydrogen available.
Utopia! - The magazine for the future
UTOPIA is now established as Britain's most influential ecology orientated magazine. Its circulation has risen steadily every year since its launch seven years ago and now equals that of the most popular women's fashion magazines.
UTOPIA tells you what is happening on your planet NOW. We were the first to publish government figures on North Sea pollution. We were also a major catalyst for creating world-wide awareness of the hole in the ozone layer.
UTOPIA also provides helpful and practical information on natural health issues. Past features span from reflexology and nutrition to meditation and natural family planning.
UTOPIA'S talented and forward thinking editorial team has been drawn from all over the world. Our Japanese Art Director was previously the Art Editor of Visage magazine and we are very proud to have Margaret Shymer as our new Editor. Margaret spent many years as the Editor of America's Living magazine, then helped to establish the 'Green Movement' in the UK, before coming to UTOPIA.
UTOPIA is printed on recycled paper and we make use of the most advanced technology in the printing processes to ensure that wastage is minimised. UTOPIA is published monthly at a cover price of £2.50
Question 4: UTOPIA magazine employs an international team.
Utopia! - The magazine for the future
UTOPIA is now established as Britain's most influential ecology orientated magazine. Its circulation has risen steadily every year since its launch seven years ago and now equals that of the most popular women's fashion magazines.
UTOPIA tells you what is happening on your planet NOW. We were the first to publish government figures on North Sea pollution. We were also a major catalyst for creating world-wide awareness of the hole in the ozone layer.
UTOPIA also provides helpful and practical information on natural health issues. Past features span from reflexology and nutrition to meditation and natural family planning.
UTOPIA'S talented and forward thinking editorial team has been drawn from all over the world. Our Japanese Art Director was previously the Art Editor of Visage magazine and we are very proud to have Margaret Shymer as our new Editor. Margaret spent many years as the Editor of America's Living magazine, then helped to establish the 'Green Movement' in the UK, before coming to UTOPIA.
UTOPIA is printed on recycled paper and we make use of the most advanced technology in the printing processes to ensure that wastage is minimised. UTOPIA is published monthly at a cover price of £2.50
Question 5: UTOPIA is in competition with popular fashion magazines.
Utopia! - The magazine for the future
UTOPIA is now established as Britain's most influential ecology orientated magazine. Its circulation has risen steadily every year since its launch seven years ago and now equals that of the most popular women's fashion magazines.
UTOPIA tells you what is happening on your planet NOW. We were the first to publish government figures on North Sea pollution. We were also a major catalyst for creating world-wide awareness of the hole in the ozone layer.
UTOPIA also provides helpful and practical information on natural health issues. Past features span from reflexology and nutrition to meditation and natural family planning.
UTOPIA'S talented and forward thinking editorial team has been drawn from all over the world. Our Japanese Art Director was previously the Art Editor of Visage magazine and we are very proud to have Margaret Shymer as our new Editor. Margaret spent many years as the Editor of America's Living magazine, then helped to establish the 'Green Movement' in the UK, before coming to UTOPIA.
UTOPIA is printed on recycled paper and we make use of the most advanced technology in the printing processes to ensure that wastage is minimised. UTOPIA is published monthly at a cover price of £2.50
Question 6: The first issue of UTOPIA included the publication of government figures on North Sea Pollution.
Utopia! - The magazine for the future
UTOPIA is now established as Britain's most influential ecology orientated magazine. Its circulation has risen steadily every year since its launch seven years ago and now equals that of the most popular women's fashion magazines.
UTOPIA tells you what is happening on your planet NOW. We were the first to publish government figures on North Sea pollution. We were also a major catalyst for creating world-wide awareness of the hole in the ozone layer.
UTOPIA also provides helpful and practical information on natural health issues. Past features span from reflexology and nutrition to meditation and natural family planning.
UTOPIA'S talented and forward thinking editorial team has been drawn from all over the world. Our Japanese Art Director was previously the Art Editor of Visage magazine and we are very proud to have Margaret Shymer as our new Editor. Margaret spent many years as the Editor of America's Living magazine, then helped to establish the 'Green Movement' in the UK, before coming to UTOPIA.
UTOPIA is printed on recycled paper and we make use of the most advanced technology in the printing processes to ensure that wastage is minimised. UTOPIA is published monthly at a cover price of £2.50
Question 7: The circulation of UTOPIA fell between the second and fourth year after its launch.
Wildlife diversity – European progress on protecting nature
Following an agreement 4 years ago across 53 European nations, some progress has been made in designating areas as protected nature parks. 17% of the European land surface is now protected, as compared with a worldwide average of less than 13%.
This protection of designated areas is intended to protect the diversity of wildlife in Europe. However, further commitments will be needed to address a huge loss of natural habitats in the 1990s, when 7000 square kilometres of Europe's forests and fields were removed to create retail parks, roads and buildings.
The protection of Europe's rarer birds and mammals requires new incentives for farmers. Unfortunately this will conflict with the World Trade Organization's rules on free-trade.
Question 8: In Europe, more of the land surface is protected than is typical for other parts of the world.
Wildlife diversity – European progress on protecting nature
Following an agreement 4 years ago across 53 European nations, some progress has been made in designating areas as protected nature parks. 17% of the European land surface is now protected, as compared with a worldwide average of less than 13%.
This protection of designated areas is intended to protect the diversity of wildlife in Europe. However, further commitments will be needed to address a huge loss of natural habitats in the 1990s, when 7000 square kilometres of Europe's forests and fields were removed to create retail parks, roads and buildings.
The protection of Europe's rarer birds and mammals requires new incentives for farmers. Unfortunately this will conflict with the World Trade Organization's rules on free-trade.
Question 9: The World Trade Oragnization's rules have no bearing on incentives for farmers.
Wildlife diversity – European progress on protecting nature
Following an agreement 4 years ago across 53 European nations, some progress has been made in designating areas as protected nature parks. 17% of the European land surface is now protected, as compared with a worldwide average of less than 13%.
This protection of designated areas is intended to protect the diversity of wildlife in Europe. However, further commitments will be needed to address a huge loss of natural habitats in the 1990s, when 7000 square kilometres of Europe's forests and fields were removed to create retail parks, roads and buildings.
The protection of Europe's rarer birds and mammals requires new incentives for farmers. Unfortunately this will conflict with the World Trade Organization's rules on free-trade.
Question 10: More of Europe's land surface is protected now than was the case 10 years ago.
Wildlife diversity – European progress on protecting nature
Following an agreement 4 years ago across 53 European nations, some progress has been made in designating areas as protected nature parks. 17% of the European land surface is now protected, as compared with a worldwide average of less than 13%.
This protection of designated areas is intended to protect the diversity of wildlife in Europe. However, further commitments will be needed to address a huge loss of natural habitats in the 1990s, when 7000 square kilometres of Europe's forests and fields were removed to create retail parks, roads and buildings.
The protection of Europe's rarer birds and mammals requires new incentives for farmers. Unfortunately this will conflict with the World Trade Organization's rules on free-trade.
Question 11: No new areas were designated for protection during the 1900s.
Through the roof – Reducing carbon dioxide emissions through loft insulation
Every year, a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions result from the energy we use within our homes. This means that reducing the energy we waste at home reduces our personal contribution to climate change.
A large proportion of the heat that escapes from our homes goes through our roofs. Loft insulation can reduce our heating bills by up to 25%. Once it's done, the savings in energy waste and the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions continue year after year.
Lofts should be insulated to a depth of 250 mm. Typically a roll of insulating material is used, which you can fit yourself. Alternatively, loose insulating materials can be used to fill the spaces between joists.
If you are going to insulate the loft yourself, make sure you wear protective goggles and gloves together with a face mask, because insulation materials can be abrasive for eyes, skin and throat.
In a typical home, loft insulation will save you £50-100 each year.
Question 12: A quarter of our personal contribution to climate change comes from energy usage in the home.
Through the roof – Reducing carbon dioxide emissions through loft insulation
Every year, a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions result from the energy we use within our homes. This means that reducing the energy we waste at home reduces our personal contribution to climate change.
A large proportion of the heat that escapes from our homes goes through our roofs. Loft insulation can reduce our heating bills by up to 25%. Once it's done, the savings in energy waste and the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions continue year after year.
Lofts should be insulated to a depth of 250 mm. Typically a roll of insulating material is used, which you can fit yourself. Alternatively, loose insulating materials can be used to fill the spaces between joists.
If you are going to insulate the loft yourself, make sure you wear protective goggles and gloves together with a face mask, because insulation materials can be abrasive for eyes, skin and throat.
In a typical home, loft insulation will save you £50-100 each year.
Question 13: Loft insulation offers a long term return on investment.
Through the roof – Reducing carbon dioxide emissions through loft insulation
Every year, a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions result from the energy we use within our homes. This means that reducing the energy we waste at home reduces our personal contribution to climate change.
A large proportion of the heat that escapes from our homes goes through our roofs. Loft insulation can reduce our heating bills by up to 25%. Once it's done, the savings in energy waste and the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions continue year after year.
Lofts should be insulated to a depth of 250 mm. Typically a roll of insulating material is used, which you can fit yourself. Alternatively, loose insulating materials can be used to fill the spaces between joists.
If you are going to insulate the loft yourself, make sure you wear protective goggles and gloves together with a face mask, because insulation materials can be abrasive for eyes, skin and throat.
In a typical home, loft insulation will save you £50-100 each year.
Question 14: Most of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions result from domestic activity.
Through the roof – Reducing carbon dioxide emissions through loft insulation
Every year, a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions result from the energy we use within our homes. This means that reducing the energy we waste at home reduces our personal contribution to climate change.
A large proportion of the heat that escapes from our homes goes through our roofs. Loft insulation can reduce our heating bills by up to 25%. Once it's done, the savings in energy waste and the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions continue year after year.
Lofts should be insulated to a depth of 250 mm. Typically a roll of insulating material is used, which you can fit yourself. Alternatively, loose insulating materials can be used to fill the spaces between joists.
If you are going to insulate the loft yourself, make sure you wear protective goggles and gloves together with a face mask, because insulation materials can be abrasive for eyes, skin and throat.
In a typical home, loft insulation will save you £50-100 each year.
Question 15: Special safety precautions are needed when installing loft insulation.
