Question 1

LEED stands for:&#10;A) Land Environmental Enforcement Department&#10;B) Local Energy Environment Disturbance Division&#10;C) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design&#10;D) Lead Elements Encroachment Detection

Accepted Answer

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, which is a certification program that recognizes sustainable building practices.

Question 2

Regulation implementing the Endangered Species Act Define a &#34;taking&#34; as:&#10;A) abusing land that harbors an endangered species&#10;B) only if its habitat is destroyed&#10;C) killing an endangered species and/or damaging or destroying its habitat&#10;D) failure to report the presence of an endangered species

Accepted Answer

A "taking" under the Endangered Species Act is defined as killing, harming, or harassing an endangered species, as well as damaging or destroying its habitat. This means that both the species themselves and their habitats are protected under the Act.

Question 3

The following is true of electromagnetic forces.&#10;A) Numerous testing has proven no direct relation between electromagnetic forces and cancer&#10;B) Real Estate agents should not answer questions on this subject&#10;C) Electromagnetic forces are a real cause of cancer&#10;D) Many diseases are facilitated by electromagnetic forces

Accepted Answer

While there have been concerns over a potential link between electromagnetic forces and cancer, numerous testing has shown no direct relation between the two.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to asbestos in a building?&#10;A) Ingestion of microscopic fibers can cause asbestosis, a noncancerous disease&#10;B) The real danger lies in loose, or &#34;soft,&#34; asbestos not that occurring in hard form&#10;C) In all cases where asbestos is found, the EPA recommends immediate removal&#10;D) The EPA will accept an in-place management program rather than require removal of all asbestos

Accepted Answer

The EPA does not recommend immediate removal of all asbestos. In many cases, they accept an in-place management program, which involves regular inspections and maintenance to prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne.

Question 5

The purpose of a Phase I Assessment as defined by CERCLA is to&#10;A) determine if any prior use of the property would indicate the presence of environmental contamination&#10;B) examine the property for existing contamination only on the surface&#10;C) discover any existing contamination and determine methods of resolving the problem&#10;D) provide the landowner with absolute protection against any subsequent liability

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a Phase I Assessment as defined by CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) is to determine if any prior use of the property would indicate the presence of environmental contamination. It is the first step in identifying potential environmental liabilities associated with a property, and it involves a review of historical records and a site inspection to identify potential environmental concerns. The Phase I Assessment does not involve the actual testing for contamination, but rather a preliminary investigation to determine if there is a potential for contamination.

Question 6

Lead poisoning can result from inhalation an/or ingestion of lead from all the following sources EXCEPT:&#10;A) Emissions from internal combustion engines&#10;B) Water passing through plastic pipes&#10;C) Powdering or blistering paint in place prior to 1978&#10;D) Household dust and soil around a house

Accepted Answer

Lead is not commonly found in plastic pipes, so water passing through them is not a likely source of lead poisoning. However, emissions from internal combustion engines, powdering or blistering paint in place prior to 1978, and household dust and soil around a house can all contain lead and potentially result in lead poisoning.

Question 7

Determining for sure whether or not a particular land area falls under the definition of wetlands must be made by:&#10;A) the landowner following guidelines issued by the EPA and the Corps of Engineers&#10;B) observation of the types of vegetation growing in the area&#10;C) an engineering analysis of water content in the soil&#10;D) inspection and determination by the U.S. Corps of Engineers

Accepted Answer

Only the U.S. Corps of Engineers has the authority to make a determination on whether or not a particular land area falls under the definition of wetlands. The other options may be factors in making this determination, but ultimately it is up to the Corps of Engineers.

Question 8

Insofar as real estate transaction are concerned, all of the following are true about environmental issues EXCEPT&#10;A) most commercial transactions require an environmental site assessment before an agreement can be reached&#10;B) almost all commercial lenders require a site assessment before committing to a loan&#10;C) it is illegal to convey property that harbors hazardous materials.&#10;D) usage of the land may be restricted if certain environmental conditions are present

Accepted Answer

While it is illegal to knowingly convey property with hazardous materials, not all properties may be tested for environmental issues before a transaction takes place. However, A, B, and D are all true statements about environmental issues in real estate transactions.

Question 9

In many parts of the country, contaminated areas are being removed from the Superfund program allowing clean-ups to be accomplished and the land returned to useful activity under which of the following programs?

A) Restoration program
B) Brownfields program
C) ASTM's transaction screen
D) Contamination release program

Accepted Answer

The Brownfields program focuses on the redevelopment of sites contaminated with hazardous substances or pollutants, including those removed from the Superfund program. The Restoration program and Contamination release program do not specifically address contaminated sites removed from the Superfund program, and the ASTM's transaction screen is a tool used during property transactions to identify potential environmental concerns.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an economic reason for pursuing a Green Building design?&#10;A) Energy savings of up to 50%&#10;B) 69% fewer CO2 emissions&#10;C) Worker productivity increases up to 15%&#10;D) Up to 40% reduction in water use

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Deck 15: Environmental Issues