Rural Development (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of rural development compared to urban development?
What is a key characteristic of rural development compared to urban development?
Low density
What defines a nodal settlement pattern?
What defines a nodal settlement pattern?
Cluster around a service point
How many dwellings over what distance defines discouraged linear development?
How many dwellings over what distance defines discouraged linear development?
5+ over 250m
Why is linear development discouraged in rural areas?
Why is linear development discouraged in rural areas?
Creates traffic hazards
What typically causes dispersed settlement patterns?
What typically causes dispersed settlement patterns?
Land divided into farms
What should buildings avoid breaking in rural landscapes?
What should buildings avoid breaking in rural landscapes?
Skyline or waterline
How many existing natural boundaries should be retained for proper integration?
How many existing natural boundaries should be retained for proper integration?
At least two
What type of materials should rural developments use?
What type of materials should rural developments use?
Local building materials
Why should windows face south in rural buildings?
Why should windows face south in rural buildings?
Maximum winter sunlight
What driveway material is preferred over tarmacadam in rural areas?
What driveway material is preferred over tarmacadam in rural areas?
Shale or gravel