Sedimentation Control Inspector
Course
_________ is the process by which the land surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, and
gravity - ✔✔ correct answer Erosion
_________ is the settling out of soil particles transported by water and wind - ✔✔ correct answer
Sedimentation
Soil erosion can be classified as either _______ erosion or _______ erosion - ✔✔ correct answer
Wind
Water
Water erosion can be classified as either _________ erosion or _________ and channel erosion - ✔✔
correct answer Overland
Stream
The four processes of overland erosion are: - ✔✔ correct answer Splash or rains drop
Sheet
Rill
Gully
The four principle factors influencing soil erosion are: - ✔✔ correct answer Soil characteristics
Vegetative cover
Topography
Climate
List three physical effects of erosion and sedimentation - ✔✔ correct answer - Increase flooding
- Reduced hydraulic capacity in rivers, streams, channels, and reservoirs
- Increased maintenance of stormwater system
- Increased water treatment costs
- Decreased recreational value