LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What are the three essential aspects a project's sustainable site management policy should include?

1. Waterway sedimentation, outdoor space, building footprint

2. All chemicals used, cleaning hardscapes, pesticide management

3. Support native species, reduce impervious surfaces, maintain open space

4. Rainwater management, light pollution control, habitat protection

The correct answer is: All chemicals used, cleaning hardscapes, pesticide management

While option B does cover important aspects of sustainable practices, the most comprehensive choice is the one that focuses on supporting native species, reducing impervious surfaces, and maintaining open space. These three aspects are critical for a sustainable site management policy as they promote ecological balance and biodiversity, enhance stormwater management by allowing for natural infiltration, and provide vital habitat for local wildlife. Supporting native species ensures that local ecosystems remain healthy and resilient. Reducing impervious surfaces minimizes runoff, which helps prevent flooding and reduces water pollution. Maintaining open space allows for recreational areas and contributes to the overall aesthetic and functionality of the site while preserving natural landscapes. In contrast, the other options, while relevant to sustainability in some contexts, do not encapsulate the broader goals of site management as effectively as this choice does.