VA SWM INSPECTOR EXAM MOD 1 TEST
Infiltration - ANSWER the process by which ground surface water seeps into
soil
Transpiration - ANSWER rain becomes absorbed by plants
Groundwater recharge - ANSWER Rainwater flows into groundwater
What happens when it rains on a Construction site? - ANSWER The rain that
falls on bare ground will scour the ground, carrying sediment and other
pollutants, such as fuel and construction material, to a stream or stormwater
conveyance system discharging to a stream
Construction BMP's - ANSWER Both structural and non-structural measures
are practiced on the construction site to capture sediment and trap transported
sediment before it is released from the construction site
Pollution Prevention Practices - ANSWER Construction good housekeeping
practices are utilized in order to prevent stormwater contamination by a range of
materials and construction debris available on the construction site.
Post-construction BMPS - ANSWER Structural and non-structural practices
are implemented for managing the quantity and quality of post-construction
stormwater runoff.
Infiltration - ANSWER the process by which ground surface water seeps into
soil
Transpiration - ANSWER rain becomes absorbed by plants
Groundwater recharge - ANSWER Rainwater flows into groundwater
What happens when it rains on a Construction site? - ANSWER The rain that
falls on bare ground will scour the ground, carrying sediment and other
pollutants, such as fuel and construction material, to a stream or stormwater
conveyance system discharging to a stream
Construction BMP's - ANSWER Both structural and non-structural measures
are practiced on the construction site to capture sediment and trap transported
sediment before it is released from the construction site
Pollution Prevention Practices - ANSWER Construction good housekeeping
practices are utilized in order to prevent stormwater contamination by a range of
materials and construction debris available on the construction site.
Post-construction BMPS - ANSWER Structural and non-structural practices
are implemented for managing the quantity and quality of post-construction
stormwater runoff.
