US Green Building Council Exam LEED-Green-Associate Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 1

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Minimizing impervious surfaces, protecting soils, and enhancing native vegetation are all strategies that:

ADecrease construction activity pollution

BOptimize outdoor water use

CReduce light pollution

DImprove rainwater management

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Suggested Answer: D

These strategies enhance rainwater management by reducing runoff, improving infiltration, and preserving natural hydrological cycles. LEED promotes these approaches in the Sustainable Sites category.

by Meaghan at Feb 07, 2025, 03:23 AM

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Roosevelt

2 days ago

Gotta be D. Sounds like a green infrastructure approach to stormwater control.

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Bok

2 days ago

Enhancing native vegetation can reduce light pollution as well.

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Frederica

6 days ago

I agree with Suzi, protecting soils can also decrease construction activity pollution.

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Suzi

14 days ago

I think minimizing impervious surfaces helps improve rainwater management.

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Gwenn

15 days ago

Definitely D. Minimizing impervious surfaces and enhancing native vegetation are all about managing rainwater effectively.

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Clorinda

17 days ago

I think the answer is D. Improving rainwater management is the key strategy here.

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Nida

3 days ago

Yes, minimizing impervious surfaces and protecting soils also play a significant role in managing rainwater effectively.

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Trina

6 days ago

I agree, improving rainwater management is crucial for sustainability.

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