BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 5

Question 1

The concept of 'borrowed scenery' (shakkei) originates from which garden design tradition?

Accepted Answer

Japanese garden design

Answer

Shakkei is a Japanese design technique that incorporates distant landscapes—mountains, trees, or sky—into a garden's composition to extend its perceived space.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'edge effect' in landscape ecology?

Accepted Answer

Increased species diversity and activity at the transition zone between two habitats

Answer

Edge effect describes the phenomenon where habitat boundaries (ecotones) support greater species richness due to access to resources from two adjacent ecosystems.

Question 3

A landscape architect specifies a plant as 'Quercus alba' — what information does this binomial nomenclature convey?

Accepted Answer

The genus (Quercus) and species (alba) in the Linnaean classification system

Answer

Binomial nomenclature uses genus and species names in Latin to precisely identify plants universally, regardless of regional common name variations.

Question 4

Which land use planning tool designates specific zones for residential, commercial, or industrial use to guide development?

Accepted Answer

Zoning Ordinance

Answer

A Zoning Ordinance is a local law that regulates land use by dividing a jurisdiction into districts with specific permitted uses, setbacks, and development standards.

Question 5

The term 'albedo' in sustainable landscape design refers to:

Accepted Answer

The reflectivity of a surface expressed as a ratio of reflected to incident light

Answer

Albedo measures how much solar radiation a surface reflects; high-albedo materials (light-colored pavements, vegetation) reduce heat absorption and mitigate urban heat islands.

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Practice Test

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Practice Test

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 5