Erosion and Sediment Control UPDATED
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● _________ is the settling out of soil particles transported by water
and wind. Answer: Sedimentation
● Soil erosion can be classified as either _______ erosion or _______
erosion. Answer: Wind
Water
● Water erosion can be classified as either _________ erosion or
_________ and channel erosion. Answer: Overland
Stream
● The four processes of overland erosion are:. Answer: Splash or rains
drop
Sheet
Rill
Gully
● The four principle factors influencing soil erosion are:. Answer: Soil
characteristics
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● _________ is the settling out of soil particles transported by water
and wind. Answer: Sedimentation
● Soil erosion can be classified as either _______ erosion or _______
erosion. Answer: Wind
Water
● Water erosion can be classified as either _________ erosion or
_________ and channel erosion. Answer: Overland
Stream
● The four processes of overland erosion are:. Answer: Splash or rains
drop
Sheet
Rill
Gully
● The four principle factors influencing soil erosion are:. Answer: Soil
characteristics