LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 61

When a developer builds a new shopping center in a rural area, one externality might be

Answer options

• A. an increase in profits for the developer
• B. an increase in traffic on adjacent roads
• C. an increase in installation of rooftop solar
• D. an increase in the fees for customer parking

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the construction of a shopping center typically attracts more visitors, leading to increased traffic on surrounding roads. The other options, while they may occur, are not externalities directly caused by the shopping center's presence; they are more about the developer's profits, solar installations, or parking fees.