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WorksheetsLand Use and Zoning Quiz
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is a Land Use Map?
A map showing the climate of an area
A map that shows the use or function of each building, group of buildings, or open land area
A map indicating the population density
A map displaying the transportation routes
What type of building is used for business or commerce?
Residential Building
Institutional Building
Commercial / Business Building
Industrial Building
Which term describes buildings that have more than one use?
Single-Family
Mixed-Use Building
Vacant
Dwelling
What is the purpose of Zoning Ordinances?
To increase property taxes
To control the height, density, and use of buildings in various areas of a city
To promote tourism
To regulate traffic flow
What is a Condominium?
A single-family home
A multi-unit residential building where each family owns one unit within the building
A type of industrial building
A public building used for services
What does the United States Census count?
The number of schools in a district
The population every 10 years by the federal government
The number of businesses in a city
The amount of land used for agriculture
Who is responsible for investing money in land and starting a project by hiring an architect?
Engineer
Developer
Architect
Contractor
What is the term for the size and proportion of one object compared to a common reference?
Scale
Context
Footprint
Site
Which professional is responsible for applying scientific principles to the design and construction of buildings?
Developer
Engineer
Architect
Contractor
What is an architectural drawing that shows the shape, size, location, and orientation of each building on a site called?
Footprint
Site Plan/Plot Plan
Scaled Drawing
Context
What does the term "footprint" refer to in architecture?
The size of one object compared to another
The total area covered by the building on the site
The existing conditions around a building
The geographic location of a building
What is the role of an Architect?
A person who invests money in land
A licensed professional responsible for designing the building
A person who constructs buildings
A surveyor who determines land boundaries
What does the term "Proportions" refer to in construction?
The cost of building materials
The size and proportion of one object compared to a common reference
The height of a building
The color scheme of a building
What is a Chicago Bungalow?
A modern skyscraper
A 1 ½ story, long and narrow, brick home with a porch
A type of commercial building
A style of apartment complex
Who is responsible for starting a building project by hiring an architect?
Contractor
Surveyor
Developer
Architect
What is Infill Housing?
Building skyscrapers in urban areas
Using empty land within an existing neighborhood for new housing
Constructing homes in rural areas
Renovating old buildings
What is a Construction Drawing?
A rough sketch of a building
A very accurate drawing showing design, location, and dimensions
A blueprint for interior design
A map of the surrounding area
What does a Survey determine in construction?
The color of the building
The size, shape, and boundaries of a building site
The cost of construction
The architectural style
What is a Benchmark/Elevation Symbol used for?
Indicating the cost of materials
Showing the height of a building
Indicating elevation on a construction drawing
Marking the location of utilities
What is a Zoning Ordinance?
A system of rules established by the local government to control the height, density, and use of buildings in various areas of a city
A tool used to measure architectural drawings
The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
The visual line where the sky appears to meet the land or water
What does the term "Setback" refer to in architecture?
The minimum required distance that a building must be set back from the edge of the property line
The imaginary lines on all four sides of the site that mark the legal boundaries of a piece of land
The angle of the sun measured from the horizon
The position of a building on the site in relation to which way is north on a compass
What is the purpose of Property Lines?
To mark the legal boundaries of a piece of land
To measure architectural drawings
To determine the distance north or south of the equator
To indicate the position of a building on a site
What is an architectural Scale used for?
To measure architectural drawings
To control the height and density of buildings
To determine the distance east or west of the prime meridian
To measure the angle of the sun from the horizon
What does Latitude measure?
The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
The distance east or west of the prime meridian measured in degrees
The angle of the sun measured from the horizon
The position of a building on the site in relation to north on a compass
What is the Summer Solstice?
Usually June 21 in the northern hemisphere; when the sun reaches its highest point, the longest day of the year
Usually December 21 in the northern hemisphere; shortest day of the year
Usually March 21 in the northern hemisphere; first day of spring
Usually September 21 in the northern hemisphere; first day of autumn
What happens during the Vernal Equinox?
Usually March 21 in the northern hemisphere; first day of spring, hours of daylight are longer than nighttime
Usually December 21 in the northern hemisphere; shortest day of the year
Usually June 21 in the northern hemisphere; longest day of the year
Usually September 21 in the northern hemisphere; daylight and nighttime are equal
What is the Horizon?
The visual line where the sky appears to meet the land or water
The angle of the sun measured from the horizon
The position of a building on the site in relation to north on a compass
The distance east or west of the prime meridian measured in degrees
What is a topographic map?
A map that shows the height and shape of the land
A map that shows political boundaries
A map that shows weather patterns
A map that shows population density
Who designed the Glessner House in 1885?
Frank Lloyd Wright
H.H. Richardson
Edgar J. Kaufmann
Le Corbusier
What is the function of a contour line on a map?
To show political boundaries
To indicate roads and highways
To connect similar heights on the surface of the land
To display weather patterns
What is the role of a landscape architect?
To design buildings
To create maps
To design and change landscapes for practical and artistic purposes
To conduct land surveys
What is Fallingwater, designed in 1935?
A skyscraper in New York
A home in Mill Run, Pennsylvania
A museum in Chicago
A bridge in San Francisco
What is a grass block?
A thin concrete block with large holes for grass growth
A type of ornamental grass
A block used for impermeable surfaces
A type of deciduous tree
What are pavers used for?
To create permeable landscapes
To create impermeable outdoor surfaces
To plant indigenous plants
To grow fescue grass
What is a deciduous tree?
A tree with cones and needles
A tree with leaves
A type of ornamental grass
A type of grass block
What defines indigenous or native plants?
Plants that are imported from other countries
Plants that naturally grow in the area
Plants that require high maintenance
Plants that are used for impermeable surfaces
What is the characteristic of ornamental grass?
It needs to be mowed regularly
It is tall and thin and does not need to be mowed
It grows in clumps and is high maintenance
It is used for impermeable surfaces
What is a sustainable practice?
A practice that depletes natural resources
A practice that conserves the natural environment for future generations
A practice that focuses on urban development
A practice that increases water runoff
What is a permeable landscape?
Ground that sheds water
Ground that is porous and allows rain to be absorbed
Ground that is covered with impermeable blocks
Ground that is used for urban heat island effect
What is water runoff?
Rainwater absorbed by the ground
Rainwater that runs off a site into a sewer system
Rainwater used for irrigation
Rainwater that evaporates quickly
What is an impermeable landscape?
Ground that absorbs water
Ground that sheds water and does not allow rain to be absorbed
Ground that is used for planting trees
Ground that is covered with grass
What is a green roof?
A roof made of concrete
A roof covered with soil and vegetation
A roof used for water runoff
A roof that is impermeable
What is the function of a downspout?
To absorb rainwater into the ground
To carry rainwater from the roof to the ground
To create impermeable surfaces
To plant indigenous plants
What is the urban heat island effect?
Lower temperatures in urban areas
Higher temperatures in urban areas due to absorption and retention of heat
Increased rainfall in urban areas
Decreased air pollution in urban areas
What is a coniferous tree?
A tree with leaves
A tree that bears cones and has needles
A type of ornamental grass
A type of grass block
What is a site analysis drawing?
A drawing using symbols, arrows, and diagrams for study
A drawing of ornamental grasses
A drawing of impermeable landscapes
A drawing of deciduous trees
What is the definition of "Sequence" in architectural terms?
The total area covered by the building on the site
The order in which one thing follows another
The path you walk or drive from when you first enter the site until you reach the door
The movement of a person from one space or area to another
What does "Footprint" refer to in architecture?
The order in which one thing follows another
The path you walk or drive from when you first enter the site until you reach the door
The total area covered by the building on the site
The movement of a person from one space or area to another
What is meant by "Approach" in the context of architecture?
The order in which one thing follows another
The total area covered by the building on the site
The path you walk or drive from when you first enter the site until you reach the door
The movement of a person from one space or area to another
In architectural terms, what does "Circulation" refer to?
The order in which one thing follows another
The total area covered by the building on the site
The path you walk or drive from when you first enter the site until you reach the door
The movement of a person from one space or area to another
Who designed the Robie House in 1906?
Le Corbusier
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Louis Sullivan
What is Frank Lloyd Wright known for?
Designing skyscrapers
Creating Gothic cathedrals
Designing Prairie style homes and buildings inspired by the landscape and organic materials
Developing the Bauhaus movement
