Deck 11: Landscaping

Question 1

The design process should identify ____ to be removed and existing or potential storm drainage problems.

A) native plants
B) invasive plants
C) non-native plants
D) non-invasive plants

Answer 1

invasive plants

Question 2

Development near ____ should be avoided.

A) mature trees
B) native species
C) invasive species
D) wetlands and waterways

Answer 2

wetlands and waterways

Question 3

Most traditional landscapes are ____.

A) neither resource nor water efficient
B) resource and water efficient
C) water efficient but not resource efficient
D) resource efficient but not water efficient

Answer 3

neither resource nor water efficient

Question 4

____ can be used for recreation, to attract desirable wildlife, and to provide stimulating sights and sounds to outdoor living areas.

A) Rainwater collection systems
B) Water features
C) Rain gardens
D) Terraces

Question 5

Every impervious surface on a site increases the required capacity of municipal storm water systems ____.

A) and absorbs contaminants
B) yet prevents contaminants such as oil, gasoline, insecticides and fertilizers from running into waterways
C) and allows contaminants such as oil, gasoline, insecticides and fertilizers to run into waterways
D) and creates contaminants

Question 6

Traditional impervious paved surfaces can be part of a sustainable site design by ____.

A) increasing their area and absorbing runoff
B) directing runoff to features such as gardens and lawns
C) limiting their area and directing runoff away from pervious paving areas that keep the water on site
D) limiting their area and directing runoff to features such as dry wells, rain gardens, or pervious paving areas that keep the water on site

Question 7

Pervious concrete is placed over a gravel sub base of ____ inches or more that provides a storage reservoir for rainwater, allowing it to percolate into the ground.

A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12

Question 8

Pervious asphalt is installed with ____.

A) an 8-inch sub base and an open structure in the finish layer that is different from pervious concrete
B) the same sub base and a similar open structure in the finish layer as pervious concrete
C) a very shallow sub base and a similar open structure in the finish layer as pervious concrete
D) the same sub base as pervious concrete but an open structure in the finish layer that is different from pervious concrete

Question 9

Pavers can be made of concrete, brick, or ____.

A) stone
B) a concrete and gravel mix
C) a concrete and natural fiber mix
D) gravel

Question 10

____ grids, strong enough to support vehicle traffic, installed over a gravel sub base and filled with vegetation are another porous paving option.

A) Plastic-covered fiberglass
B) Fiberglass-covered plastic
C) Plastic
D) Fiberglass

Question 11

Reflectivity, or albedo, is measured ____.

A) as a decimal between 0 and 1
B) as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 100 (high reflectivity)
C) as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 10 (high reflectivity)
D) on a sliding scale from no reflectivity to very high reflectivity

Question 12

Materials with an SRI of ____ or higher are generally considered reflective and contribute less to the heat island effect than darker paving materials.

A) 29
B) 43
C) 51
D) 62

Question 13

____ require a concrete footing to support them.

A) Walls made of wood
B) Walls made of plastic ties
C) Interlocking block walls
D) Concrete, masonry, and most stone walls

Question 14

____, often referred to as "urbanite," can be removed and recycled on the same site, saving the cost of disposal and new material.

A) Old railroad ties
B) Recycled plastic ties
C) Old concrete slabs
D) Pressure-treated timbers

Question 15

Shrubs and trees should be native species, located to provide shade for windows and paving where desired, and far enough away from the house so that when mature there will be a minimum of a(n) ____-inch space between its leaves and the home's structure.

A) 18
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48

Question 16

Soils that are compacted during construction should be ____ before replanting to provide a better base for new plants, allow for better drainage, and reduce runoff.

A) fertilized
B) aerated
C) amended
D) allowed to revitalize for six months

Question 17

Alternatives to lawns include native groundcovers and drought resistant, slow growing, regionally appropriate grasses such as ____.

A) Sheep Fescue and turf grass
B) turf grass
C) Sheep Fescue and Bermuda
D) Bermuda and turf grass

Question 18

Decorative plants can include both perennial and annual flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and bushes, and herbs. Select non-invasive species and rotate ____ for healthier soil and plants.

A) semi-annually
B) annually
C) every two years
D) every three to five years

Question 19

Studies show that trees can increase property values up to ____%.

A) 15
B) 25
C) 35
D) 45

Question 20

____ on the east and west help shade from hot sun year round and can provide windbreaks in cold climates.

A) Angiosperms
B) Broadleaf trees
C) Deciduous trees
D) Evergreens

Question 21

____ is a landscaping technique that uses drought-tolerant plants to minimize the need for water, fertilizers, and maintenance.

A) Antiscaping
B) Xeriscaping
C) Dry landscaping
D) Hydroscaping

Question 22

Removal of existing ____ plants and avoiding installation of new ones helps create a more sustainable yard.

A) native
B) non-native
C) invasive
D) non-invasive

Question 23

____ yard waste on site reduces the impact on landfills and can provide healthy, natural fertilizer with minimal effort.

A) Integrating
B) Recycling
C) Burning
D) Composting

Question 24

____ is a strategy to first limit the use of pesticides, and only when necessary, use the least hazardous products sparingly.

A) IPM
B) CPF
C) CPM
D) IPA

Question 25

The US EPA has established the ____ program, providing guidelines for installation of efficient irrigation systems and certification of irrigation professionals.

A) Total Efficiency
B) WaterSense
C) TotalSense
D) Water Efficiency

Question 26

Match each item with a statement below.

-The non-vegetated elements of a landscape, including paving, walkways, roads, retaining walls, street amenities, fountains, and pools.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 27

Match each item with a statement below.

-Used to transform slopes into level areas for buildings and yards, or to maintain tree roots near construction zones.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 28

Match each item with a statement below.

-Along with vegetated trellises, rows of trees provide privacy, windbreaks, and help define the limits of outdoor living spaces.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 29

Match each item with a statement below.

-Can provide permeable surfaces, reduce runoff, provide windbreaks, and help reduce local temperatures by absorbing heat from the sun.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 30

Match each item with a statement below.

-Help reduce runoff and can provide free water for irrigation as well as some interior uses.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 31

Match each item with a statement below.

-Depressed vegetated areas that collect surface runoff from impervious surfaces.

A)Retaining walls
B)Softscape
C)Rainwater collection systems
D)Hardscape
E)Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls