Text 1: Urban ecologist Dr. Anna Wong promotes green roofs. "Rooftop gardens reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, and provide habitat," Wong writes. "Every flat roof is a missed opportunity for environmental benefit."
Text 2: Building engineer Dr. Robert Lee notes structural requirements. "Green roofs require significant structural capacity most existing buildings lack," Lee explains. "Retrofitting costs often exceed benefits. New construction can economically incorporate green roofs, but mandating them everywhere ignores engineering realities."
How does Lee's perspective relate to Wong's advocacy?
It rejects all environmental considerations in building design
It distinguishes between contexts where green roofs are feasible
It argues flat roofs don't exist in urban areas
It denies green roofs have any environmental benefits
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Lee supports green roofs in new construction but notes existing buildings face structural barriers. He distinguishes feasibility contexts rather than rejecting the concept.
- Evidence: Lee: "New construction can economically incorporate" them.
- Reasoning: Universal mandates ignore retrofit difficulties.
- Conclusion: Lee adds context-sensitivity to Wong's broad advocacy.
Choice A is incorrect because Lee supports green roofs where feasible. Choice C is incorrect because flat roofs aren't questioned. Choice D is incorrect because Lee doesn't dispute benefits.