Saturday Mix(3) - Henry's Class Flashcards
The primary purpose of the census, as indicated in the constitution is to provide the basis for?
Fair appointment among the states of seats in the US House of Representatives.
True/False: Agricultural runoff is a point source of pollution.
False - point sources are those coming out of a pipe directly into the water.
What kind of development generates the most storm water runoff?
A. Undeveloped area
B. Commercial parking lot area
C. Multifamily residential
D. Single Family residential
B.
The City of Portsmouth is experiencing rapid development within the zones of contribution to their public supply wells. Which of the following management techniques are “BEST” suited for offering a subdivision design alternative to locate septic systems outside the zones of contribution?
A) transfer of development rights
B) cluster development
C) subdivision phasing
D) building permit moratorium
B
How do you “BEST” define a watershed?
A) area that contributes recharge to a public supply well
B) area that contributes surface recharge to a surface water body
C) both A) and B)
D) neither A) nor B)
B
How would you “BEST” classify the use of special or conditional use permits to protect natural resources?
A) zoning variance
B) health regulation
C) taking
D) performance standard
D
How would you “BEST” describe a floodplain?
A) An area that experiences surface flooding during storms
B) The land area that provides surface recharge to surface water systems
C) An area that contains an abundance of wetland plants
D) The land area that buffers wetlands during coastal storms
A
Which is the tax with the “LEAST” amount of overlap between government entities?
A) property tax
B) sales tax
C) income tax
D) corporation taxes
A
