LARC 160 study Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Site Inventory Correct Answer taking account for anything on the site Site Analysis Correct Answer answering the "so what?" question proposed by site inventory; how they affect our design Hydrology Benefits Correct Answer -water supply -drinking water and food -phytoremediation -flood control -sediment retention and transport Soil Ecology Benefits Correct Answer -regulate water supply -support nutrient cycling -provide habitats Plant Ecologies Correct Answer -provide food -erosion control -filter pollutants from air and water Ecosystem Serviced Correct Answer services provided by the natural world like water filtering, carbon uptake, pollination benefits of walkable communities Correct Answer health benefits, more people walk, less emission Complete street benefits Correct Answer lower emissions, lower costs, increase street capacity, improve safety and health Percent of Americans that do not drive Correct Answer 33% (21% over 65) elements of horizontal curve Correct Answer point of intersection, intersecting angle, central angle Urban tree planting pit components Correct Answer good soil, water control, proper depth, rooting space, appropriate tree Why are Landscape Architects licensed Correct Answer Make sure the designs are designed to help protect human health, safety &welfare LEED Correct Answer Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design