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1
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“Living space ratio”

A

Open space minus parking space on a lot

2
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What is the opposite of a sociopetal force?

A

Sociofugal force

3
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“Catchment area”

A

refers to areas containing the population surrounding some service, i.e. catchment area for a school

4
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“Behavior setting”

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a place with defined boundaries in which a standing pattern of behavior occurs at a particular time;; may also contain objects that support the behavior

5
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“Infiltration basin”

A

a closed depression in the earth from which water can escape only into the soil (a large rain garden)

6
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What is the relationship between albedo, reflectivity, solar reflectance, and emissivity?

A

Albedo is solar reflectance. Reflectivity is related to this and used in LEED. Emissivity is the opposite of albedo.

7
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What is the solar reflectance index (SRI)?

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an index of emissivity and reflectivity ranging from 0.0 (very bad) to 122 (very good)

8
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What are 3 ways to mitigate the heat island effect?

A

Roof with high SRI / shading from trees / open grid paving

9
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“EIS”

A

Environmental impact statement

10
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“aquifer”

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a natural, underground reservoir from which wells draw water

11
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“bedroom community”

A

a region or small town that contains mainly housing and offers few employment opportunities

12
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“blighted area”

A

an area of a city in which many buildings are in a state of decay and in need of improvement ;; Some state laws include more specific definitions.

13
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“wetlands”

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land that has development restrictions placed on it because it is commonly flooded and may be environmentally sensitive