Assignment A - Water Features

Page 1 Assignment B - Water Features Complete the following questions, using resources provided in the course, and related product websites. (Total points = 46) 1. List four reasons for adding water to a landscape. (4 points) 2. Briefly explain the difference between a formal and an informal water feature. Include a picture that provides an example of each. Label each example. (6 points - 3 for each style) 3. List four criteria to consider when planning the placement of a water feature. (4 points) 4. Compare the pros and cons of each of the flexible liner options used for water feature construction. (6 points- 2 for each liner) 5. Summarize the procedures and guidelines to follow when balancing an ornamental water feature. (6 points) 6. Calculate the volume of the following water feature in U.S. gallons. Features is 8 x 12 feet, 3 feet deep (2 points) A. 1800 B. 2160 C. 3600 D. 4320 7. Calculate the volume of the following water feature in imperial gallons. 9-foot diameter 4 feet deep. (2 points) A. 1589 B. 1907 C. 3178 D. 3814 8. Research the by-laws regarding water feature construction in your town, city, or municipality. Provide a brief summary of your findings and attach the links to the websites that discussed the regulations. (4 points) Page 2 9. Research local or Canada-wide suppliers to determine the type of water feature supplies available to you. Provide links to a minimum of three suppliers. For each supplier, provide a 2-3-sentence summary of the kind of materials you would source from him or her. (12 points - 4 for each supplier).