What are water-detention areas used for? a. To create habitat for wildlife b. To

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What are water-detention areas used for? a. To create habitat for wildlife b. To store water for use during droughts c. To control the flow of storm water runoff d. To treat rainwater before it goes into the water supply A small suburban town has a "ridge ordinance" that prohibits any building taller than the ridges of its contained hills. An architect has been hired to design a two-story house with a view of the valley. In this situation, circle the site shown on the diagram below that is most appropriate? What are 4 of the most likely causes of differential settlement? a. Soil types that expand and contract at different rates b. Compacted soil conditions c. Subsurface water leaks d. Varied foundation depths e. Drought f. Frost heave

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1) option c is correct. These are the excavated lands to controll the storm water.

2) Site B is the best site for the view. because it is below ridge and above valley. so, view will be good from here.

3) option a,c,d and f are correct. when soils expand and contract, when water leaks are happened, when varied foundation depths and frost heave we will have differential settlement.

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