ARC 308 Quiz #2 Multiple Choice with Complete Solutions
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ARC 308 Quiz #2 Multiple Choice with
Complete Solutions
In the first lecture of this segment on "buildings and Land," we discussed Monte Alban in
Oaxaca, Mexico in terms of its site and the structures on it. Which of the following best
describes an observation that was made in that discussion? ...
In the chapter on "necessity" in Thermal Delight, Ms. Heschong makes the point that organisms,
both plants and animals, have various mechanisms for coping with thermal change. Which of
the following is not a point she makes in that regard. - Answer✔✔-Cold-blooded animals are at
a thermal disadvantage to plants because they must just endure thermal conditions or perish.
In the chapter on "necessity" Ms. Heschong notes that "of all creatures, human beings have the
greatest variety of thermal strategies available to them." Which of the following is not one such
strategy she notes? - Answer✔✔-Our naked skin functions perfectly in hot, humid tropics as
well as in most other climates, meaning that traditional clothing could develop more for
ornament that for thermal function.
In her chapter on "affection" in Thermal Delight, Ms. Heschong talks about "strong thermal
associations" of certain architectural forms. Which of the following is not an accurate match
between an architectural form and a thermal association it ties with. - Answer✔✔-The gazebo,
inglenook and porch swing are generally absent of any decoration, even in Victorian buildings.
This is because they were seen as functional, utilitarian objects
In her chapter on "Delight" Ms. Heschong notes a propensity of various cultures to enjoy
thermal extremes. Which of the following is not one of the comments she makes about these
practices? - Answer✔✔-Australians over-heat and over-air condition their homes as a response
to the very uniform climate they live in.
In her chapter on "sacredness", Ms. Heschong describes "passive solar-heated buildings" similar
to the ones we looked at in class. Which of the following is not consistent with the attitudes she
expresses about those buildings? - Answer✔✔-The primary disadvantage of these buildings is
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