Lecture 03-29-2017

Question 1

Sequential Land Use (single-use development) vs. Multiple Land Use (mixed-use development)

Answer 1

Dump vs. Windsor Salt + Res. Occupancies overtop.

Question 2

Lives lost + property damage ($) of natural hazards comparison.

Answer 2

Proportionately High Cost: floods and landslides

Proportionately Low Cost: earthquakes

Question 3

What high level dimensions does an EIA consider?

Answer 3

Natural, social, cultural, economic and built environments.

Question 4

Scenic Quality Index Equation

Answer 4

SQI = LC + NC - AC

LC = Landform characterization
NC = Natural characterization
AC = Artificial characterization