US Green Building Council LEED-Green-Associate Exam - Topic 5 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam

Question #: 27
Topic #: 5

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Which impact category is weighted the most in the LEED rating systems?

ABiodiversity

BHuman Health

CClimate Change

DWater Resources

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Suggested Answer: C

Sustainable landscape design aims to create landscapes that are in harmony with the local environment, conserve natural resources, and provide ecological benefits. One of the outcomes of sustainable landscape design is restoring and regenerating habitat for native plants and animals, which enhances biodiversity and ecosystem services.

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 582

LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, p. 11

by Micheal at Sep 09, 2024, 08:48 PM

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Cassandra

5 months ago

Biodiversity should be weighted more, in my opinion.

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Leonida

5 months ago

Water Resources is super important too, though!

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Kattie

5 months ago

Really? I didn't know Climate Change was the top one.

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Sarina

5 months ago

I thought it was Human Health, but I guess not.

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Annice

6 months ago

It's definitely Climate Change!

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Celestina

6 months ago

I thought Biodiversity was significant too, but I have a nagging feeling that Climate Change takes precedence in the LEED rating systems.

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Kerry

6 months ago

I definitely recall that Water Resources is important, but I can't remember if it's the top category. Maybe it's Climate Change?

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Lenny

6 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I want to say Human Health was emphasized a lot, but I could be mixing it up.

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Fallon

6 months ago

I think I remember that Climate Change is a major focus in LEED, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most weighted.

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Wayne

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. The LEED categories cover a wide range of environmental issues, so it's hard to say which one is weighted the most. I'll need to refresh my memory on the LEED rating system to answer this properly.

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Shelba

6 months ago

I think the answer is Climate Change. That seems to be the impact category that LEED puts the most emphasis on, with all the credits related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon emissions. But I'll review the LEED documentation to confirm.

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Caren

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know LEED covers a lot of different environmental impacts, but I can't remember which one is weighted the most. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Joana

7 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is Climate Change, since that's one of the main focuses of LEED. But I'll double-check the LEED categories just to be sure.

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Teresita

7 months ago

I think option C could work, but it seems a bit manual. I'd prefer to find a more automated solution if possible.

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Ngoc

11 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is actually 'All of the above'. LEED tries to address so many different environmental factors, it's hard to pick just one!

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Dahlia

10 months ago

True, LEED covers a wide range of environmental concerns.

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Annelle

10 months ago

I agree, but C) Climate Change is also a major focus in LEED.

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Chara

10 months ago

I think it's B) Human Health.

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Cecil

10 months ago

D) Water Resources

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Cammy

10 months ago

C) Climate Change

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Marti

10 months ago

B) Human Health

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Kip

10 months ago

A) Biodiversity

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Arlene

11 months ago

Hold up, what if the answer is A) Biodiversity? I mean, don't LEED projects have to consider the impact on the local ecosystem and wildlife?

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Ranee

11 months ago

User 3: I believe you're right, Ranee. Human Health is a major factor in the LEED rating systems.

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Bernardo

11 months ago

User 2: Yeah, I agree. But I think in LEED rating systems, Human Health is actually weighted the most.

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Cecily

11 months ago

User 1: I think you might be onto something with A) Biodiversity. It's important to consider the impact on the local ecosystem.

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Artie

1 year ago

No way, it's definitely D) Water Resources. LEED is all about sustainability, and water is a crucial part of that.

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Ranee

10 months ago

It's interesting to hear different perspectives on this. Each impact category plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability in building design.

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Shonda

10 months ago

Actually, I think C) Climate Change might be the most weighted impact category, as reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a major focus in LEED certification.

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