NPDES Training Study Guide – Questions With
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The Qualified Inspector is anyone who has: Read the CGP/ writes a SWPPP/ paid
the fee for the permit/ took a stormwater class or higher training on erosion and
sediment control.
Choose an answer
1 Erosion 2 Immediately
Took a stormwater class or higher
Splash or raindrop erosion, sheet
3 4 training on erosion and sediment
erosion, rill erosion, and gully erosion
control
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Terms in this set (131)
Erosion process by which the land surface is worn away by
the action of wind, water, and gravity.
, Sedimentation settling out of soil particles transported by water and
wind.
Wind; Water Soil erosion can be classified as either _______ erosion
or ______ erosion.
Overland; Stream; Channel Water erosion can be classified as either _______
erosion or ________ and _________ erosion.
Splash or raindrop erosion, sheet Four processes of overland erosion are?
erosion, rill erosion, and gully erosion
Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are?
topography, and climate
Increased flooding reduced hydraulic List three physical effects of erosion and
capacity in rivers, streams, channels, sedimentation:
reservoirs; increased maintenance of
stormwater systems; increased water
treatment costs; and decreased
recreational value.
Reduced light for aquatic plants; List three biological effects of erosion and
clogs fish gills; impairs spawning; sedimentation:
disrupts food chain; blankets bottom;
suppresses aquatic life; and disrupts
ecosystem
Topography; soils; drainage patterns; Planning the development to fit the terrain using the
natural vegetation of the site; and particular:
minimize the extent of the area
exposed at one time and the duration
of exposure.
Perimeter Control Apply _________ ________ practices to protect the
disturbed area from off-site runoff and to protect
off-site areas from sediment damage.
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The Qualified Inspector is anyone who has: Read the CGP/ writes a SWPPP/ paid
the fee for the permit/ took a stormwater class or higher training on erosion and
sediment control.
Choose an answer
1 Erosion 2 Immediately
Took a stormwater class or higher
Splash or raindrop erosion, sheet
3 4 training on erosion and sediment
erosion, rill erosion, and gully erosion
control
Don't know?
Terms in this set (131)
Erosion process by which the land surface is worn away by
the action of wind, water, and gravity.
, Sedimentation settling out of soil particles transported by water and
wind.
Wind; Water Soil erosion can be classified as either _______ erosion
or ______ erosion.
Overland; Stream; Channel Water erosion can be classified as either _______
erosion or ________ and _________ erosion.
Splash or raindrop erosion, sheet Four processes of overland erosion are?
erosion, rill erosion, and gully erosion
Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are?
topography, and climate
Increased flooding reduced hydraulic List three physical effects of erosion and
capacity in rivers, streams, channels, sedimentation:
reservoirs; increased maintenance of
stormwater systems; increased water
treatment costs; and decreased
recreational value.
Reduced light for aquatic plants; List three biological effects of erosion and
clogs fish gills; impairs spawning; sedimentation:
disrupts food chain; blankets bottom;
suppresses aquatic life; and disrupts
ecosystem
Topography; soils; drainage patterns; Planning the development to fit the terrain using the
natural vegetation of the site; and particular:
minimize the extent of the area
exposed at one time and the duration
of exposure.
Perimeter Control Apply _________ ________ practices to protect the
disturbed area from off-site runoff and to protect
off-site areas from sediment damage.
