تم تحديد محتوى الفصل الثاني من دليلPearl Community Rating System
(PCRS) Version 10.2 بعنوان:
Chapter 2: Natural Systems (NS)
.يتناول هذا الفصل كيفية حماية النظم البيئية الطبيعية وتعزيزها خالل تطوير المشاريع المجتمعية
يغطي الفصل المعايير التالية:
NS-R1: Natural Systems Assessment – تقييم األنظمة الطبيعية الموجودة في
الموقع.
NS-R2: Protect and Enhance Natural Systems – حماية وتعزيز البيئة الطبيعية.
NS-1: Stewardship of the Natural Systems – إدارة طويلة األجل للنظم البيئية.
NS-2: Landscaping for the Desert – استخدام نباتات محلية ومتكّيفة مع المناخ
الصحراوي.
NS-3: Invasive Plant Prevention – منع األنواع النباتية الدخيلة.
NS-4: Site Topography – العمل مع التضاريس الطبيعية بدًال من تعديلها جذرًيا.
NS-5: Site Disturbance – الحد من اإلزعاج الناتج عن أعمال التطوير.
سؤال اختيار من متعدد50 اآلن إليكMCQ يليها جدول اإلجابات،مبنًّيا على هذا الفصل.
✅ 50 Multiple Choice Questions – Chapter 2: Natural Systems (NS)
1. What does NS stand for in the Pearl Rating System?
A. National Standards
B. Natural Systems
C. Neighborhood Sustainability
D. Network Strategy
2. What is the main objective of the Natural Systems category?
A. Improve transportation
B. Increase retail outlets
C. Protect and enhance ecological systems
D. Boost internet access
3. Which NS credit involves identifying existing natural features?
A. NS-1
B. NS-2
C. NS-R1
D. NS-3
4. NS-R1 requires:
A. Planting trees
B. A Natural Systems Assessment
C. Removal of all shrubs
D. Building a greenhouse
5. Which credit emphasizes protecting valuable habitats?
A. NS-R2
B. NS-5
C. IDP-1
D. LC-3
6. What is a condition for achieving NS-R2?
A. Total land clearance
B. Zero emissions
C. No disturbance of ecologically sensitive areas
D. Concrete landscaping
7. NS-1 focuses on:
A. Stormwater reuse
B. Community governance
C. Stewardship and long-term management
D. Lighting strategies
8. Which credit addresses desert-appropriate landscaping?
A. NS-1
B. NS-2
C. NS-R2
D. RE-3
9. NS-2 encourages:
A. High water use lawns
B. Use of native and adaptive plant species
C. Imported soil
D. Decorative artificial turf
10. What is a key benefit of native desert plants?
A. High water consumption
B. Attracting invasive species
C. Minimal maintenance and irrigation
D. Seasonal flowering only
11. NS-3 focuses on:
A. Recycling practices
B. Soil testing
C. Preventing invasive species
D. Removing shade trees
12. Invasive plant species can:
A. Enhance local biodiversity
B. Support natural balance
C. Disrupt native ecosystems
D. Grow only in greenhouses
13. What must be developed under NS-3?
A. Water reuse plan
B. Site topography model
C. Invasive plant management plan
D. Noise reduction program
14. Which credit encourages preserving natural landforms?
A. NS-4
B. NS-2
C. NS-5
D. PW-1
15. NS-4 promotes:
A. Cutting and filling site excessively
B. Maintaining natural topography
C. Leveling entire project site
D. Underground parking
16. Which NS credit minimizes site construction impacts?
A. NS-1
B. NS-5
C. NS-R1
D. IDP-2
17. NS-5 aims to:
A. Increase disturbance
B. Maximize vegetation removal
C. Limit construction impact zones
D. Expand grading areas
18. NS-R1 is a ______ credit.
A. Optional
B. Innovation
C. Required
D. Legacy
19. A Natural Systems Assessment includes:
A. Developer opinions
B. Site electrical plans
C. Flora, fauna, soil, and hydrology data
D. Budget forecasts
20. What’s required to prove NS-R2 compliance?
A. A verbal statement
B. Landscape receipt
C. Demonstration of protection zones
D. Carbon offset letter
21. Long-term maintenance is part of which credit?
A. NS-5
B. NS-1
C. NS-3
D. LC-1
22. NS-2 is awarded for:
A. Using concrete vegetation
B. Zero landscaping
C. Desert-appropriate plants
D. Imported tropical flowers
23. An example of an invasive species in desert areas is:
A. Date palm
B. Mesquite
C. Desert rose
D. Arabian primrose
24. Which credit promotes biodiversity protection?
A. RE-1
B. NS-R2
C. PW-2
D. IDP-1
25. NS-4 helps to reduce:
A. Grading and excavation
B. Renewable energy use
C. Solar gain
D. Water runoff
26. Credits in the NS category help align with:
A. Internet goals
B. Biodiversity and sustainability
C. Economic indicators
D. Noise zoning
27. What is the main challenge with invasive plants?
A. Cost
B. Aesthetics
C. Aggressive spread and competition
D. Short lifespan
28. What is NOT included in Natural Systems Assessment?
A. Soil analysis
B. Species identification
C. Water demand projection
D. Hydrological data
29. What kind of planting is encouraged in NS-2?
A. Monoculture planting
B. Mixed native species
C. Cement beds
D. Imported trees only
30. What does NS-5 aim to preserve?
A. Land ownership
B. Undisturbed natural areas
C. Urban street layout
D. High-rise views
31. NS-1 strategies include:
A. Short-term landscaping
B. Budget cuts
C. Long-term stewardship plans
D. Lighting zones
32. Credit points from NS category contribute to:
A. Cultural rating
B. Operational score only
C. Pearl Community score
D. Financial loan rating
33. NS credits benefit:
A. Ecosystem resilience
B. Fuel sales
C. Construction delays
D. Contractor insurance
34. Natural Systems Assessment should be completed:
A. After construction
B. At post-occupancy
C. During early design stage
D. After landscape handover
35. A habitat map is typically part of:
A. IDP-2
B. NS-R1
C. NS-4
D. PW-1
36. NS-R2 is achieved only if:
A. Developer signs a waiver
B. Environmental zones are left intact
C. Roads are built first
D. Trees are relocated offsite
37. One goal of NS-3 is to:
A. Promote fast-growing alien species
B. Avoid use of banned plant types
C. Allow pesticide use
D. Encourage turfgrass
38. The topography plan helps with:
A. Determining soil pH
B. Slope stability and drainage
C. Choosing solar panels
D. Identifying shade trees
39. NS-2 compliance requires:
A. 100% native planting
B. Artificial irrigation
C. Mix of native and adaptive plants
D. No planting allowed
40. Construction fences to protect natural areas relate to:
A. NS-5
B. NS-1
C. IDP-1
D. PW-2
41. Soil types and permeability are part of:
A. IDP
B. NS-R1
C. LC-2
D. RE-1
42. NS credits can help achieve:
A. Economic zone clearance
B. Higher environmental ratings
C. Marketing goals
D. Electricity discounts
43. Which NS credit addresses future plant monitoring?
A. NS-R1
B. NS-3
C. NS-5
D. LC-3
44. Which credit requires visible protection zones on plans?
A. NS-R2
B. RE-3
C. IDP-2
D. NS-1
45. Excessive site disturbance can lead to:
A. More biodiversity
B. Erosion and habitat loss
C. Water storage
D. Shade creation
46. NS-4 discourages:
A. Natural terrain
B. Heavy grading
C. Habitat corridors
D. Native seed dispersal
47. Which NS credit encourages long-term oversight?
A. NS-R2
B. NS-1
C. NS-3
D. NS-5
48. The NS category in PCRS encourages:
A. Full land clearance
B. Nature-based planning
C. Commercial land conversion
D. Over-irrigation
49. NS-3 promotes education on:
A. Desert paving
B. Invasive species risks
C. Urban agriculture
D. Firefighting plants
50. The main environmental value of NS-2 is:
A. Turf cover
B. Efficient desert planting
C. Stormwater tanks
D. Concrete benches
🗂 Answer Key Table
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A A A A A
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1 B 11 C 21 B 31 C 41 B
2 C 12 C 22 C 32 C 42 B
3 C 13 C 23 B 33 A 43 B
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4 B 14 A 24 B 34 C 44 A
5 A 15 B 25 A 35 B 45 B
6 C 16 B 26 B 36 B 46 B
7 C 17 C 27 C 37 B 47 B
8 B 18 C 28 C 38 B 48 B
9 B 19 C 29 B 39 C 49 B
10 C 20 C 30 B 40 A 50 B
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