In Conservation Development, New Houses

question 8

Multiple Choice

In conservation development, new houses

• A) are placed on large lots if possible
• B) are clustered onto a portion of the development site
• C) are spaced evenly across the site to avoid density
• D) are placed next to streams for water access

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Definitions:

Gaseous Molecules

Atoms bonded together that exist in the gas phase, characterized by their ability to fill a container of any size or shape.

Greenhouse Gas

A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, with carbon dioxide and methane being primary examples, leading to global warming and climate change.

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas with a molecular structure of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, significantly influencing climate change.

Upwelling

A process by which deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, often enriching surface waters and supporting high levels of marine productivity.