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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Deeanna

1 months ago

Haha, I hope the exam doesn't have any trick questions like 'decrease light pollution' - that's not very relevant here!

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Oliva

15 days ago

B) Optimize outdoor water use

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Nohemi

22 days ago

A) Decrease construction activity pollution

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Jennifer

1 months ago

D for sure. Anything that reduces runoff and improves infiltration is the way to go.

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Ming

28 days ago

I agree, improving rainwater management is crucial for sustainable development.

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Chu

29 days ago

D for sure. Anything that reduces runoff and improves infiltration is the way to go.

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Roosevelt

1 months ago

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

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Cornell

29 days ago

D is the way to go. Improving rainwater management is key for sustainable development.

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Anissa

1 months ago

I think D makes the most sense too. It's important to improve rainwater management.

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Solange

1 months ago

Definitely D. It's crucial to have strategies in place for better rainwater management.

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Sheron

1 months ago

I agree, D is the correct answer. It's all about managing rainwater effectively.

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Bok

2 months ago

Enhancing native vegetation can reduce light pollution as well.

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Frederica

2 months ago

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

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Suzi

2 months ago

I think minimizing impervious surfaces helps improve rainwater management.

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Gwenn

2 months ago

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

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Clorinda

2 months ago

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

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Nida

2 months ago

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

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Trina

2 months ago

I agree, improving rainwater management is crucial for sustainability.

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