1. Suppose a particular flood mitigation project has a benefit-cost ratio of 0.72, According to this ratio, is the project a success?
a. Yes, because a ratio greater than 0.5 means a project is a success.
b. Yes, because a ratio less than 1 means a project is a success. ****
c. No, because a ratio greater than 0.5 means a project is not a success.
d. No, because a ratio less than 1 means a project is not a success.
2. A town's large sugar beet processing factory is destroyed in a flood. Which of the following is a likely consequence in the next few months?
a. The cost of processing sugar beets will increase worldwide.
b. The farmers near the town will immediately plant more sugar beets.
c. The price of sugar beets will increase. ****
d. The demand for sugar beets will decrease.
3. Why is alley cropping considered a sustainable farming practice?
a. It is less expensive than conventional farming.
b. It requires farmers to know best practices for only one crop. ****
c. It allows farmers to meet current needs while preserving resources.
d. It allows farmers to focus on selling their crops locally.
4. Which of the following statements about flood mitigation projects in New Orleans is true?
a. Only small projects were completed because it is cheaper to fund repairs for damages from flooding than it is to fund flood mitigation projects.
b. The new and improved flood prevention structures require ongoing funding in order to be monitored and maintained.
c. The city now relies primarily on evacuation plans rather than physical barriers in the event of flooding. ****
d. The projects resulted in a lowering of taxes for residents of New Orleans and surrounding counties.
5. Which of the following rain forest farming strategies best balance the costs and benefits of sustainable farming? Select the two correct answers.
a. planting a crop that needs comparatively less land and fertilizer
b. clearing a new section of rain forest to ensure the health of the soil ****
c. planting large forests of one type of tree to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
d. planting multiple crops on the same land to help maintain biodiversity ****
e. growing oil palm trees for several years, then clearing the land to grow a different crop
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1) How does implementing green spaces help a city to manage flood damage?
A: by absorbing flood water into soil
2) The table shows the estimated costs over a 40 year period for a green roof and a traditional roof. Use the table to answer the question.
A: The green roof provides a cost benefit of $16.00 per square foot
3) The monetized costs and benefits of flood mitigation strategies are difficult to assign to which of the following?
C: The impact on health
4) Drag each phrase to the correct column to indicate whether it is a benefit or challenge of creating urban green spaces.
Benefit:
1- Providing locations for exercise and relaxation
2- Reducing greenhouse gases
3- Increasing property values
Challenge:
1- Ensuring trail safety and maintenance
2- Finding sufficient space
5) Why is alley cropping considered a sustainable farming practice?
A: It allows farmers to meet current needs while preserving resources.
6) Which of the following are possible costs of flood mitigation efforts?
1- Relocation of homes
2- Ongoing maintenance
7) Which of the following statements about flood mitigation projects in New Orleans is true?
B: The new and improved flood prevention structures require ongoing funding in order to be monitored and maintained.
8) A town’s large sugar beet processing factory is destroyed in a flood. Which of the following is a likely consequence in the next few months?
A: The price of sugar beets will increase.
9) Suppose a particular flood mitigation project has a benefit-cost ratio of 0.72, According to this ratio, is the project a success?
D: No, because a ratio less than 1 means a project is not a success.
10) Which of the following rain forest farming strategies best balance the costs and benefits of sustainable farming?
1- Planting multiple crops on the same land to help maintain biodiversity
2- Planting a crop that needs comparatively less land and fertilizer
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1. Suppose a particular flood mitigation project has a benefit-cost ratio of 0.72, According to this ratio, is the project a success?
b. Yes, because a ratio less than 1 means a project is a success.
To determine if a flood mitigation project is a success based on its benefit-cost ratio, we compare the ratio to a threshold value. In this case, the benefit-cost ratio is 0.72, which is less than 1. Since the ratio is less than 1, it indicates that the benefits of the project are less than the costs. Therefore, the project is considered a success.
2. A town's large sugar beet processing factory is destroyed in a flood. Which of the following is a likely consequence in the next few months?
c. The price of sugar beets will increase.
When a disaster such as a flood destroys a sugar beet processing factory, there may be a limited supply of sugar beets available for processing. With a reduced supply, the demand for sugar beets may exceed the supply, leading to an increase in prices.
3. Why is alley cropping considered a sustainable farming practice?
b. It requires farmers to know best practices for only one crop.
Alley cropping is considered a sustainable farming practice because it involves planting crops in alternating strips or alleys with rows of trees or shrubs. This method promotes biodiversity, ecological balance, and soil conservation. It also reduces the reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Alley cropping typically involves growing different crops together, which requires farmers to have knowledge of best practices for multiple crops rather than just one.
4. Which of the following statements about flood mitigation projects in New Orleans is true?
c. The city now relies primarily on evacuation plans rather than physical barriers in the event of flooding.
After the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, flood mitigation strategies in New Orleans have evolved. Instead of relying solely on physical barriers, the city now places greater emphasis on evacuation plans and other non-structural measures to protect its residents. While physical barriers like levees and flood walls are still used, they are not the primary focus for flood mitigation in the city.
5. Which of the following rainforest farming strategies best balance the costs and benefits of sustainable farming? Select the two correct answers.
a. planting a crop that needs comparatively less land and fertilizer
d. planting multiple crops on the same land to help maintain biodiversity
To balance the costs and benefits of sustainable farming in the rainforest, it is important to consider strategies that minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity. Two strategies that achieve this balance are planting a crop that needs less land and fertilizer, and planting multiple crops on the same land to maintain biodiversity. By planting crops that are efficient in land and fertilizer use, farmers can reduce the negative effects on the rainforest ecosystem. Additionally, planting multiple crops on the same land helps promote biodiversity and reduces the risk of monoculture, which can lead to ecological imbalances.
1. if you invest 100 and get 72 back do you win?
2. agree
3. do not know
4. I understand from news stories that you are unfortunately correct.
5. I would have picked a and d
unfortunately?
The 1st one is D because a ratio less than 1 means a project is not a success!!! I know im late but maybe this'll help someone else :)
https://www.agrotechnomarket.com/2019/01/alley-cropping-and-its-benefits.html
1 and 3 -- I don't know.
5 - one of the answers is wrong.
The other answers are right.