GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Question 1

<p>-Sustainable solutions to urban water &amp;amp; wastewater challenges</p>

Answer 1

<p> Green Infrastructure</p>

Question 2

<p>BENEFITS OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE</p>

Answer 2

<p>Creates habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife
Increases water conservation
Reduces water pollution in nearby rivers and streams
Recharges local groundwater aquifers
Reduces potential of flooding
Less construction of drainage/retention systems
Community beautification
Decreases erosion
Absorb rainwater runoff
Increases carbon containment
Reduces urban heat island effect
Improves air quality
Filters runoff pollution and filter groundwater
Improves health and well-being in the area
Increases property values in the area
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Question 3

<p>Scales of Green Infrastructure</p>

Answer 3

<p>Regional
City
Neighborhood
Site
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Question 4

(or bioretention basin) is a planted depression that is designed to absorb rainwater from impervious areas such as roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas

Answer 4

Rain Garden

Question 5

is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation in soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.

Answer 5

Green Roof / Green Wall

Question 6

___ is a wide, shallow channel with a dense stand of native vegetation covering the side slopes and bottom

Answer 6

Bioswale

Question 7

essentially like our local ‘canals’ but with grass in them and strategically along drainage paths, and a bioswale is one filled with an appropriate variety of plants.

Answer 7

Bioswale

Question 8

___ is a term used to describe paving methods for roads, parking lots and walkways.

Answer 8

Permeable Paving