ENV SP Natural World & Ecology

Question 1

What does the 'Natural World' category assess in the Envision framework?

Accepted Answer

How well infrastructure projects protect and restore ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity

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The scenic beauty of the project location

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Whether the project uses natural gas as its energy source

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The number of trees visible from the project site

Question 2

How does Envision address biodiversity protection in infrastructure projects?

Accepted Answer

By requiring assessment and mitigation of impacts on native species and habitat connectivity

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By only considering endangered species listed on federal registers

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By ignoring biodiversity as it is not relevant to infrastructure

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By requiring projects to create zoos near construction sites

Question 3

What is a wetland mitigation bank?

Accepted Answer

A preserved or restored wetland area that generates credits to offset wetland impacts from other projects

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A financial institution that funds wetland research

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A database of all wetlands in the United States

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A type of flood insurance for properties near wetlands

Question 4

Why does Envision promote the use of native plant species in landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Native plants require less water and maintenance and support local wildlife and pollinators

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Native plants are always less expensive than non-native species

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Envision does not address landscaping choices

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Non-native plants provide better erosion control

Question 5

What is an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as referenced in Envision?

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A systematic process evaluating potential environmental effects of a proposed project

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A financial analysis of environmental cleanup costs

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A post-construction survey of wildlife populations

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An aesthetic evaluation of the project design

Question 6

How should infrastructure projects manage stormwater runoff according to Envision?

Accepted Answer

By using low-impact development techniques that mimic natural hydrologic processes

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By channeling all runoff directly into the nearest water body

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By paving all surfaces to prevent water infiltration

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Stormwater management is not addressed in Envision