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Which of the flowing is an environmental benefit of green spaces? (1 point)

• reduced amounts of greenhouse gases
• increased exercise and relaxation
• increased property values
• decrease cost of cooling buildings
Which of the following is a possible benefit of flood mitigation efforts? (1 point)
• They can open a floodplain area for public use.
• The can prevent hurricanes and other damaging storms.
• The result in lower taxes.
• The have no maintenance costs.
Which of the following is an example of how green roofs save costs? (1 point)
• Green roofs are a place for relaxation.
• Green roofs protect and maintain biodiversity.
• Green roofs act as natural insulation.
• Green roofs improve indoor air quality.
Flood mitigation techniques used by the federal government include which of the following?
Choose the TWO best options • builds and manages dams
• encourages building of farms and cities along flood plains
• development of diversion techniques to divert water to green spaces
• builds water towers to store stormwater
What conclusion did the researchers from University of California San Diego reach regarding the best type of material to use for beach nourishment?
(1 point)
• Boulders should be placed near the water's edge to prevent the current from taking the new sand out to the ocean.
• Large, course grains of sand should be used since they remain on the beach longer.
• Sandy areas of a beach should alternate with cement areas to prevent erosion.
• Sand mixed with soil should be used to promote plant growth and prevent erosion.
What is the primary goal of sustainable farming? (1 point)
• meeting current needs while preserving resources for the future
• decreasing short-term costs and increasing long-term income
• developing new crops to grow while still growing traditional varieties
• testing and adopting new technologies for agriculture
Some benefits of a farmer intercropping growing both rubber and tea include which of the following?
Choose the best THREE options. • decreased deforestation
cost of intercropping
• delayed results
• potentially decreased yield
protection of the soil
increased biodiversity

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green spaces?

    • Answer: reduced amounts of greenhouse gases

  2. Which of the following is a possible benefit of flood mitigation efforts?

    • Answer: They can open a floodplain area for public use.

  3. Which of the following is an example of how green roofs save costs?

    • Answer: Green roofs act as natural insulation.

  4. Flood mitigation techniques used by the federal government include which of the following? Choose the TWO best options.

    • Answer: builds and manages dams & development of diversion techniques to divert water to green spaces

  5. What conclusion did the researchers from University of California San Diego reach regarding the best type of material to use for beach nourishment?

    • Answer: Large, coarse grains of sand should be used since they remain on the beach longer.

  6. What is the primary goal of sustainable farming?

    • Answer: meeting current needs while preserving resources for the future

  7. Some benefits of a farmer intercropping growing both rubber and tea include which of the following? Choose the best THREE options.

    • Answer: decreased deforestation, protection of the soil, increased biodiversity

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