Question
This diagram shows water run-off in areas with various greencover-urbanization levels. When rain falls in areas with all natural ground cover, up to 85% of the water will infiltrate the ground, allowing only about 15% to run off the land. Runoff increases as urbanization increases, which can lead to flooding and water pollution. The developers of Maria's coastal community are hoping to build many more houses and apartments in the area. Along with housing they expect to build a new shopping center and a business complex. A community meeting was organized to discuss the project. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey partnered with local, academic, and other Federal agency scientists to better understand the effectiveness of different stormwater management systems.
Question 1
Based on the proposed project as well as information provided by scientists, community members agree that this is their biggest concern.
Responses
A Ways to design the new community to maximize land use and revenue.Ways to design the new community to maximize land use and revenue.
B Management of resources to prevent pollution of the nearby beaches.Management of resources to prevent pollution of the nearby beaches.
C Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.
D Discovering ways to make paved areas less impervious to groundwater accumulations.Discovering ways to make paved areas less impervious to groundwater accumulations.
Question 2
Urbanization is the development of land, which includes replacing natural land with parking lots and buildings. Community members are discussing ways to avoid the consequences associated with urbanization in their coastal community. They came up with a checklist of strategies they could consider as they plan for future development. The checklist includes the suggestions listed here EXCEPT
Responses
A Take advantage of compact community design that preserves green space.Take advantage of compact community design that preserves green space.
B Build up, not out, as much as possible to reduce further habitat removal.Build up, not out, as much as possible to reduce further habitat removal.
C Create walkable communities, reducing the amount of roadways and parking areas.Create walkable communities, reducing the amount of roadways and parking areas.
D Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.
Question 1
Based on the proposed project as well as information provided by scientists, community members agree that this is their biggest concern.
Responses
A Ways to design the new community to maximize land use and revenue.Ways to design the new community to maximize land use and revenue.
B Management of resources to prevent pollution of the nearby beaches.Management of resources to prevent pollution of the nearby beaches.
C Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.
D Discovering ways to make paved areas less impervious to groundwater accumulations.Discovering ways to make paved areas less impervious to groundwater accumulations.
Question 2
Urbanization is the development of land, which includes replacing natural land with parking lots and buildings. Community members are discussing ways to avoid the consequences associated with urbanization in their coastal community. They came up with a checklist of strategies they could consider as they plan for future development. The checklist includes the suggestions listed here EXCEPT
Responses
A Take advantage of compact community design that preserves green space.Take advantage of compact community design that preserves green space.
B Build up, not out, as much as possible to reduce further habitat removal.Build up, not out, as much as possible to reduce further habitat removal.
C Create walkable communities, reducing the amount of roadways and parking areas.Create walkable communities, reducing the amount of roadways and parking areas.
D Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.
Answers
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**Question 1**
Based on the proposed project as well as information provided by scientists, community members agree that this is their biggest concern.
**Response:**
C Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.
This response is the most relevant as the scientists and community are concerned about the effects of increased urbanization, which leads to increased stormwater runoff, flooding, and water quality issues.
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**Question 2**
The checklist includes the suggestions listed here EXCEPT
**Response:**
D Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.
This option does not align with the goal of avoiding the negative consequences of urbanization, as widening roads increases impervious surfaces, leading to more stormwater runoff and potential environmental impacts. The other options focus on sustainable community design and preserving green spaces.
Based on the proposed project as well as information provided by scientists, community members agree that this is their biggest concern.
**Response:**
C Management of stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and water quality concerns.
This response is the most relevant as the scientists and community are concerned about the effects of increased urbanization, which leads to increased stormwater runoff, flooding, and water quality issues.
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**Question 2**
The checklist includes the suggestions listed here EXCEPT
**Response:**
D Widen the roads around the community to allow a greater traffic flow for cars, trucks, and buses.
This option does not align with the goal of avoiding the negative consequences of urbanization, as widening roads increases impervious surfaces, leading to more stormwater runoff and potential environmental impacts. The other options focus on sustainable community design and preserving green spaces.