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

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 5
[All LEED-Green-Associate Questions]

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

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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

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Ngoc
22 days 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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Arlene
26 days 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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Bernardo
8 days 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
20 days 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 months 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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Ernie
2 days ago
I see your point, but I still believe D) Water Resources is weighted the most because water conservation is a key aspect of sustainability.
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Valentine
26 days ago
I think it's actually B) Human Health, because the health and well-being of occupants is a top priority in sustainable building design.
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Yuki
2 months ago
I believe Human Health should be weighted the most, as it directly impacts people.
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Brett
2 months ago
I agree with Anna, Climate Change is a major concern.
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Maybelle
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. I feel like B) Human Health is actually weighted the most. Isn't that the whole point of LEED, to create healthier buildings?
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Salena
4 days ago
I think you might be right. Human Health is definitely a major focus in LEED.
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Pearlie
6 days ago
D) Water Resources
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Anthony
21 days ago
C) Climate Change
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Joaquin
21 days ago
C) Climate Change
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Yolando
22 days ago
B) Human Health
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Jennie
1 months ago
A) Biodiversity
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Ashley
1 months ago
B) Human Health
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Kenneth
1 months ago
A) Biodiversity
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Evangelina
2 months ago
I think the correct answer is C) Climate Change. That's always been the biggest focus in LEED, right?
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Anna
2 months ago
I think it's Climate Change.
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