Which of the following are characteristics of green buildings? check all that apply. can be reconstructed from existing buildings create healthy indoor environments for human use require larger amounts of water to be used encompass landscaping with native plants

The correct answer is option A, B and D

Explanation:

A green building is one which is resource efficient and environment friendly through out the life cycle of the building. There are four aspects of green building

A)The built environment – this includes reuse, recycling of building material and also emphasizes on the use of renewable building materials

B)The resource consumption – this includes optimum consumption of energy, water, materials and natural resources

C)The effect on environment – least negative impact on environment by reducing the waste generation,, water & air pollution etc.  

D)The ultimate consequences – Harm caused to the life on planet (human being), sustainable resource consumption etc.  

organisms that lack symmetry are called asymmetrical and belong to phylum porifera/sponges.

organisms with specialized stinging cells belong to phylum cnidaria. stinging cells are called cnidoblast cells.

cnidarians show two morphological forms : polyp (sessile) and medusa (mobile)

filter feeding is observed in porifera members.  

alternation of generation is observed in coelenterata or cnidaria. there is alternation of asexual polyp form and sexual medusoid form. it is also referred as metagenesis.