Homesite Evaluation Quiz

How many factors determine homesite evaluation?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which of the following factors appear on the homesite card BUT not on the Land Judging Card? Check all that apply.

• depth

• shrink-swell

• permeability

• slope

Homesite evaluation rates limitations for ___________. Check all that apply.

• Foundations

• Lawn, Shrubs & Gardens

• Septic Systems

• Driveways

The 4 degrees of limitations for homesite are:

• sandy, loam, clayey

• rapid, slow, moderate

• poor, somewhat poor, moderately well & excessive

• slight, moderate, severe and very severe

The categories for "flooding" are ______, Check all that apply.

• none

• low

• occasionally

• frequent

"Depth" refers to ____________

• how many inches from surface to bedrock

• depth to the water table

• depth of the rooting zone

To get "final evaluation" you pick the most limiting rating in each category for foundations, lawns, shrubs and gardens and spetic.

• True

• False

shrink-Swell refers to

• clay content

• sand content

• loam content

Why is there no rating for septic system in surface texture row?

• spetic systems are not installed at the surface

• septic systems do not require drainage

What is the most limiting factor for septic systems?

• poor drainage

• steep slopes

• low organic content