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Terms in this set (191)
,Read before beginning: good luck!
Cesswi Exam Content- from Gen.
Principals Rev. Manual Nov 2023:
see G.P.R.M Vol. 1 pgs 52-60 for more
details
- Management Practices (BMPs): 32-
39%
- Documentation, Communication, &
Safety: 22-27%
- Inspection Fundamentals and Duties:
12-15%
- Plan & Site Management: 9-11%
- Inspection Elements for Construction:
7-9%
- General Permits: 4-6%
- Stormwater Monitoring & Sampling:
1-3%
- Hydrology & Drainage Principals: 1-
2%
- Rules & Regs, Soil Mechanics & Soil
Science Principals, and Site Climatic
Conditions & Rainfall Amounts
comprise <1%
This flashcard set aims to include
information from every section listed
above, focusing on the high %
sections. This flashcard set is not all-
encompassing. Detailed review of the
Gen. Principals Rev. Manual, Nov 2023,
Vol. 1-3 & CESSWI Rev. Presentation is
highly recommended.
What are the soil classifications based Percent of sand, silt, and clay present in soil
off of?
, How many soil texture classifications 12
are there?
What are the hydrologic soil groups Infiltration rates
classified based off of?
What are the hydrologic soil groups? A, B, C, D
What are the soil horizons classified Primary material (eg clay, organic matter, minerals,
based off of? parent material (rock), bedrock)
What are the master horizons? O, A, E, B, C, R
What are the four types of erosion? Raindrop, sheet, rill & gully, streambank
Define soil detachment the dislodgment of soil particles from the soil mass
through erosive forces
Define sediment transport the movement of sediment particles (by water or
wind) once they have been detached
Define erosion the weathering down of parent material and the
detachment by the action of wind, water, ice and
gravity
and Answers Latest Updates 2026/2027
Play your way to mastery with fun games
Match Blocks Charms NEW
Terms in this set (191)
,Read before beginning: good luck!
Cesswi Exam Content- from Gen.
Principals Rev. Manual Nov 2023:
see G.P.R.M Vol. 1 pgs 52-60 for more
details
- Management Practices (BMPs): 32-
39%
- Documentation, Communication, &
Safety: 22-27%
- Inspection Fundamentals and Duties:
12-15%
- Plan & Site Management: 9-11%
- Inspection Elements for Construction:
7-9%
- General Permits: 4-6%
- Stormwater Monitoring & Sampling:
1-3%
- Hydrology & Drainage Principals: 1-
2%
- Rules & Regs, Soil Mechanics & Soil
Science Principals, and Site Climatic
Conditions & Rainfall Amounts
comprise <1%
This flashcard set aims to include
information from every section listed
above, focusing on the high %
sections. This flashcard set is not all-
encompassing. Detailed review of the
Gen. Principals Rev. Manual, Nov 2023,
Vol. 1-3 & CESSWI Rev. Presentation is
highly recommended.
What are the soil classifications based Percent of sand, silt, and clay present in soil
off of?
, How many soil texture classifications 12
are there?
What are the hydrologic soil groups Infiltration rates
classified based off of?
What are the hydrologic soil groups? A, B, C, D
What are the soil horizons classified Primary material (eg clay, organic matter, minerals,
based off of? parent material (rock), bedrock)
What are the master horizons? O, A, E, B, C, R
What are the four types of erosion? Raindrop, sheet, rill & gully, streambank
Define soil detachment the dislodgment of soil particles from the soil mass
through erosive forces
Define sediment transport the movement of sediment particles (by water or
wind) once they have been detached
Define erosion the weathering down of parent material and the
detachment by the action of wind, water, ice and
gravity
