18 Questions
What impacts can the construction of facilities on a site have?
Increase in surface permeability and water table levels
How does site preparation for physical development impact the environment?
May disrupt natural character and increase soil erosion
Why is it important for planning principles to consider compatibility in development?
To minimize negative impacts on the environment
What may happen when existing vegetation is removed for site preparation?
Exposing the site to wind and sunlight
How does the construction of facilities impact surface run-off?
Increases surface permeability
What does disruption of natural site patterns potentially impact?
Wildlife habitats and soil erosion
According to the passage, which of the following land uses is typically expected to have the greatest environmental impact?
Industrial site facilities
What is the potential issue with assuming recreational facilities have a low environmental impact?
They may have a greater impact than industrial facilities in some cases.
What is the primary focus of most land use controls when establishing land use districts?
Suitability of adjacent uses to each other
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential environmental impact of land use?
Greenhouse gas emissions
According to the passage, what may influence the acceptance of or resistance to new development within its surrounding context?
The aesthetic response to visual impacts
Which of the following land uses is explicitly mentioned in the passage as covering a wide range of human experience?
Residential, industrial, commercial, and recreational
Which of the following is NOT considered as an existing land use that needs to be inventoried when studying a site?
Agricultural
Why is it important to study the pattern of existing land use in relation to the site?
All of the above
What should the site planner do to understand potential future developments on adjacent properties?
Meet with adjacent property owners
What is the purpose of land use plans developed by cities and municipalities?
To determine the most rational use of land based on natural and socioeconomic factors
If a site is designated as Industrial in the land use plan, which of the following land uses would NOT be permitted on that site?
Residential subdivision
Which of the following statements is true?
There is no place on Earth that does not bear some evidence of the impact of humankind
Test your knowledge on general environmental considerations, compatibility issues, and land use within the context of development and redevelopment. Explore the importance of planning and design principles in minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
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