SWPPP FL STORMWATER EXAM SCRIPT 101
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
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◉ _____________The settling out of soil particles transported by water
and wind
The settling out of soil particles transported by water and wind.
Answer: Sedimentation
◉ Soil erosion can be classified as either.... Answer: Wind erosion or
water erosion
◉ Water erosion can be classified as either. Answer: Overland
erosion or stream and channel erosion
◉ Four processes of overland erosion are?. Answer: -Splash or rain
drop erosion
-sheet erosion
-rill erosion
-gully erosion
◉ Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are?. Answer: Soil
characteristics, vegetative cover, topography and climate
,◉ List three physical effects of erosion and sedimentation. Answer: -
Increased flooding reduced hydraulic capacity in rivers, streams,
channels, reservoirs
-Increased maintenance of stormwater systems
-Increased water treatment costs
-Decreased recreational value
◉ List three biological effects of erosion and sedimentation. Answer:
-Reduced light for aquatic plants
-clogs fish gills
-impairs spawning
-disrupts food chain
-blankets bottoms
-suppresses aquatic life
-disrupts ecosystem
◉ Planning the development to fit the terrain using the particular:.
Answer: -Topography
-Soil
-Drainage patterns
-Natural vegetation of the site
, -Minimize the extent of the area exposed at one time and the
duration of exposure
◉ Apply ________________ practices to protect the disturbed area from
off-site runoff and to protect off-site areas from sediment damage.
Answer: Perimeter Control
◉ Apply ________ practices to prevent excessive on site damage.
Answer: Erosion Control
◉ Keep runoff velocities _______and________runoff on the site.. Answer:
low and retain
◉ It is very important to stabilize disturbed areas ___________ after
final grading to prevent raindrop impacts from causing erosion..
Answer: Immediately
◉ Implement a thorough _____ and _____ (inspection) program as
required in the Construction Generic Permit (CGP). Answer:
maintenance and follow up
◉ Soil Particles smaller than 0.002 mm are classified as ____ and
______ are the two soil types that cause the most erosion/turbidity
problems in Florida and the World. Answer: clay and muck
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ _____________The settling out of soil particles transported by water
and wind
The settling out of soil particles transported by water and wind.
Answer: Sedimentation
◉ Soil erosion can be classified as either.... Answer: Wind erosion or
water erosion
◉ Water erosion can be classified as either. Answer: Overland
erosion or stream and channel erosion
◉ Four processes of overland erosion are?. Answer: -Splash or rain
drop erosion
-sheet erosion
-rill erosion
-gully erosion
◉ Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are?. Answer: Soil
characteristics, vegetative cover, topography and climate
,◉ List three physical effects of erosion and sedimentation. Answer: -
Increased flooding reduced hydraulic capacity in rivers, streams,
channels, reservoirs
-Increased maintenance of stormwater systems
-Increased water treatment costs
-Decreased recreational value
◉ List three biological effects of erosion and sedimentation. Answer:
-Reduced light for aquatic plants
-clogs fish gills
-impairs spawning
-disrupts food chain
-blankets bottoms
-suppresses aquatic life
-disrupts ecosystem
◉ Planning the development to fit the terrain using the particular:.
Answer: -Topography
-Soil
-Drainage patterns
-Natural vegetation of the site
, -Minimize the extent of the area exposed at one time and the
duration of exposure
◉ Apply ________________ practices to protect the disturbed area from
off-site runoff and to protect off-site areas from sediment damage.
Answer: Perimeter Control
◉ Apply ________ practices to prevent excessive on site damage.
Answer: Erosion Control
◉ Keep runoff velocities _______and________runoff on the site.. Answer:
low and retain
◉ It is very important to stabilize disturbed areas ___________ after
final grading to prevent raindrop impacts from causing erosion..
Answer: Immediately
◉ Implement a thorough _____ and _____ (inspection) program as
required in the Construction Generic Permit (CGP). Answer:
maintenance and follow up
◉ Soil Particles smaller than 0.002 mm are classified as ____ and
______ are the two soil types that cause the most erosion/turbidity
problems in Florida and the World. Answer: clay and muck
