A hotel wants to develop a green roof that is easy to maintain. The roof can only support about 20 pounds per square foot. Which is the best type of green roof for their space?(1 point)

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The best type of green roof for the hotel's space, given the weight limitation of 20 pounds per square foot, is an extensive green roof.

Extensive green roofs are lighter and typically have a soil depth of 2-6 inches, allowing for a wide variety of hardy plants like sedums and grasses that require minimal maintenance. In contrast, intensive green roofs require deeper soil (usually more than 6 inches) and support a wider range of plants, which can exceed the weight limit the roof can handle.