1) What is the main source of energy in Freiburg? a) Nuclear power b) Fossil fuels c) Solar power d) Wind energy 2) Why did the development of Freiburg's city planning begin in the 1970s? a) To build more factories b) Because of strong local opposition to a nuclear power station c) To increase the number of cars in the city d) To develop new shopping centers 3) What is unique about the houses in Rieselfeld? a) They are made of wood b) They are 'passive' houses that keep warm or cool without central heating or air conditioning c) They are built underground d) They are all traditional brick houses 4) How much more do passive houses in Freiburg cost to build compared to regular houses? a) 50% more b) The same amount c) 10% more d) 25% less 5) What is special about the Heliotrope house built by Rolf Disch? a) It is made entirely of glass b) It is powered by wind turbines c) It is the largest house in Freiburg d) It rotates with the sun and produces five times more energy than it needs 6) How much energy do the 'plus energy' homes in the Solar Settlement produce compared to their needs? a) Four times as much b) Twice as much c) The same amount d) Half as much 7) What do local people in Freiburg often do to support green projects? a) Buy shares in green projects like the solar football stadium b) Plant trees in the city c) Volunteer for clean-up days d) Vote in elections 8) Why are other German cities interested in becoming more eco-friendly? a) To attract more tourists b) Because Freiburg has won many awards and set an example c) To reduce taxes d) To build more factories

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