AICP Environmental and Sustainability Planning 2

Question 1

What federal program regulates development activities in the 100-year floodplain?

Accepted Answer

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

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Federal Emergency Management Assistance Program

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Army Corps of Engineers Section 404

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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'green infrastructure' in planning?

Accepted Answer

A network of natural and semi-natural areas that provides ecosystem services

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Buildings constructed with recycled materials

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Solar panels and wind turbines installed on public land

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Green-colored utility infrastructure

Question 3

What is the 'urban heat island effect'?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas

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Increased wildfire risk in urban-wildland interfaces

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Heat generated by industrial facilities in urban zones

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Thermal pollution in urban waterways

Question 4

Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which agency issues permits for discharging fill material into waters of the United States?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Question 5

What is a 'climate action plan' in local planning?

Accepted Answer

A policy document outlining strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change

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A federal mandate requiring cities to adopt emission reduction targets

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An emergency response plan for extreme weather events

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A state-required environmental impact assessment for new development

Question 6

What does 'environmental justice' mean in planning practice?

Accepted Answer

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decision-making

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Legal representation for environmental organizations in regulatory hearings

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Enforcement of environmental regulations by state attorneys general

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Equal funding for environmental cleanup across states