Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Engineering for sustainable development
The Greenhouse Project (Himalayan mountain region)
Problem
- Short growing season because of high altitude and low 1
- Fresh vegetables imported by lorry or by 2 , so are expensive
- Need to use sunlight to prevent local plants from 3
- Previous programmes to provide greenhouses were 4
New greenhouse
Meets criteria for sustainability
- Simple and 5 to build
- Made mainly from local materials (mud or stone for the walls, wood and 6 for the roof)
- Building and maintenance done by local craftsmen
- Puns solely on 7 energy
- Only families who have a suitable 8 can own one
Design
- Long side faces south
- Strong polythene cover
- Inner 9 are painted black or white
Social benefits
- Owners’ status is improved
- Rural 10 have greater opportunities
- More children are educated