US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 5 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-O+M exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 5

Which of the following alternative transportation strategies help reduce pollution and land development effects from automobile use?

AUse of motorcycles

BUse of hybrid vehicles

CCompressed workweeks

DUse of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) vehicles

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Linette

3 months ago

Wait, can compressed workweeks really reduce pollution? Sounds too good to be true.

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Niesha

3 months ago

I’m not sure motorcycles really help with pollution.

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Dusti

3 months ago

Compressed workweeks? That’s an interesting idea!

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Annmarie

3 months ago

LPG vehicles are cool, but hybrids are way more popular.

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Chantell

3 months ago

Hybrid vehicles are definitely a step in the right direction!

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Natalya

4 months ago

I feel like motorcycles might not be the best choice for reducing pollution overall, but they do take up less space. I wonder if that counts as helping with land development.

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Carin

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the use of LPG vehicles. I know they’re cleaner than regular gas, but do they really make a significant impact on pollution?

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Destiny

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about alternative transportation, and I think compressed workweeks could really cut down on the number of cars on the road.

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Tesha

4 months ago

I think hybrid vehicles might be a good option since they reduce emissions, but I'm not entirely sure if they help with land development issues.

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Irma

4 months ago

This is a tough one. I feel like the hybrid vehicles and LPG vehicles are probably the best options, but I'm not totally sure. I'll have to review my notes on the environmental impacts of different transportation technologies.

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Hannah

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'm going to eliminate the options that don't seem as directly related to reducing pollution and land use, like the compressed workweeks. Then I'll compare the remaining options in terms of their environmental benefits.

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Pearlie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. There are a few options listed, but I'm not sure which ones would actually help reduce pollution and land development the most. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Tayna

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward - it's asking about alternative transportation strategies that can help reduce pollution and land development from cars. I think the key is to focus on options that are more environmentally-friendly than traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Lavonda

10 months ago

Hybrid vehicles all the way! B) Use of hybrid vehicles is the way to go if you want to save the planet and look great doing it. *winks*

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Nieves

8 months ago

Motorcycles may not be the best choice for reducing pollution and land development effects.

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Mozelle

8 months ago

Using LPG vehicles is another good option to reduce emissions.

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Shayne

9 months ago

I think compressed workweeks can also help by reducing the number of cars on the road.

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Harrison

9 months ago

I agree, hybrid vehicles are a great choice for reducing pollution.

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Annita

10 months ago

Motorcycles are cool, but A) Use of motorcycles doesn't really address the land development issues from automobile use. I'd go with the hybrid vehicles.

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Ming

10 months ago

C) Compressed workweeks could be a clever way to reduce commuting and its environmental impact. Less time on the road means less pollution!

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Gladys

9 months ago

C) Compressed workweeks are a smart choice to decrease commuting and its environmental effects.

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Galen

9 months ago

D) Use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) vehicles can also help in reducing pollution.

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Lettie

9 months ago

B) Use of hybrid vehicles is a great option for reducing pollution from automobile use.

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Sanda

10 months ago

D) Use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) vehicles is an interesting option. LPG is a cleaner-burning fuel, but the infrastructure for refueling might be a challenge in some areas.

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Jeanice

10 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) Use of hybrid vehicles. They offer a great balance between reducing emissions and still providing the convenience of personal transportation.

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