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Building I Preliminaries Quiz

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What are the four preliminary steps to building outlined in the text?

Land acquisition, site selection, soil investigation, site exploration

What percentage of land in Ghana is owned by the government?

20%

Under what tenure regimes is the remaining 80% of land in Ghana held?

Customary tenure regimes

Name the three categories into which land ownership in Ghana is further split.

Individual Ownership, Traditional rulers or family custodians, Statutory or Government Lands Signup and view all the answers

What does land acquisition refer to?

The process of gaining ownership or rights over a parcel of land Signup and view all the answers

How is land acquisition governed?

By law and varies from country to country Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main options for land acquisition in Ghana?

Freehold and Leasehold Signup and view all the answers

In Freehold Customary Freehold, who holds the ownership of the land?

The leader of the community or traditional group on behalf of the subjects or members of the community Signup and view all the answers

Who can acquire land ownership in Freehold Common Law Freehold?

Both strangers and members of the community that owns the land Signup and view all the answers

What is a leasehold/lease in land acquisition terms?

Temporary ownership of land for an agreed period Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of Customary tenancy arrangement?

Land is given in return for an agreed compensation over an agreed period Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence site selection according to the text?

Nature and topography, Nature of site, Positioning for favorable natural conditions, Type of soil and bearing capacity Signup and view all the answers