SEDIMENTATION CONTROL INSPECTOR COURSE WITH
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_________ 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
List three biological effects of erosion and sedimentation ✔Correct Answer-- Reduced light for
aquatic plants
- Clogs fish gills
- Impairs spawning
- Disrupts food chain
- Blankets bottom, suppresses aquatic life
- Disrupts ecosystem
Planning the development to fit the terrain using the particular ✔Correct Answer-- Topography
- Soils
- Drainage patterns
- Natural vegetation of the site
Minimize the _______ of the area exposed at one time and the _________ of exposure ✔Correct
Answer-Extent