LEED Green Associate Practice Test

The term associated with the processes that occur during the extraction of raw materials is "upstream activities." Upstream activities encompass all operations that take place before manufacturing begins, focusing primarily on the sourcing and extraction of raw materials. This may include mining, harvesting, and processing the initial inputs that will be used in production.

Understanding upstream activities is crucial in the context of sustainability and LEED certification, as these processes often have significant environmental impacts. They can contribute to resource depletion, habitat destruction, and pollution, highlighting the importance of selecting sustainable sources and materials to minimize the overall ecological footprint of a project.

The other terms do not directly relate to the extraction of raw materials. Downstream activities refer to the processes that occur after the production, focusing on distribution, consumption, and waste management. Embodied energy refers to the total energy consumed in the production, including extraction, manufacturing, and transportation, rather than just the extraction phase. An integrative process typically refers to a holistic approach to design and construction that considers teamwork and collaboration, rather than just the raw material extraction phase.