Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Training - Unit 2

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Without proper planning, construction generally results in an _________________ in runoff.
- Decrease
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- Underflow

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Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Training - Unit 2

Without proper planning, construction generally results in an _________________ in runoff.

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To be effective, all control measures must be periodically _, ___, and/or replaced when necessary.

The size of the stone used in check dams should be _____________ as slope and/or velocity increases.

An increase in runoff generally results in an increase in the amount of ____________ generated.

Runoff may be disposed of onto ________________ vegetation.

______________, sometimes called phasing is part of scheduling. This is where grading and stablization are finished in one area before proceeding to the next.

For extremely high velocities, it may be necessary to line the whole channel with ____, _, or ________.

Overland flow that is diverted must be disposed of without causing ___________.

The most effective and least expensive way to prevent wind erosion is to keep the area covered with _______ or with securely anchored _.

Several construction practices that minimize runoff and control erosion are: (choose 3)

Care must be taken not to exceed ______________ that will erode the diversion channel.

Runoff is rain the does not _________________ into the soil.

Runoff is generally increased during and after construction due to: (choose 3)

__ _ is/are often used in roadside ditches to reduce the velocity of water.

The center of the check dam should always be _________________ than the outside edges to prevent scouring around the structure.

____________ occurs when water erodes small channels under or along the side of a water conveyance structure.

Several construction practices that minimize runoff and control erosion are: (choose 2)

When anticipated channel velocities are too great to establish grass, one may have to use erosion control _____ or _ ________ mats

____ structures are used to carry runoff from one level to another.

Other methods used to control wind erosion include:

Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Training - Unit 2

Without proper planning, construction generally results in an _________________ in runoff.

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To be effective, all control measures must be periodically ___________, _____________, and/or replaced when necessary.

The size of the stone used in check dams should be _____________ as slope and/or velocity increases.

An increase in runoff generally results in an increase in the amount of ____________ generated.

Runoff may be disposed of onto ________________ vegetation.

______________, sometimes called phasing is part of scheduling. This is where grading and stablization are finished in one area before proceeding to the next.

For extremely high velocities, it may be necessary to line the whole channel with __________, _____________, or ______________.

Overland flow that is diverted must be disposed of without causing ___________.

The most effective and least expensive way to prevent wind erosion is to keep the area covered with _________________ or with securely anchored ___________.

Several construction practices that minimize runoff and control erosion are: (choose 3)

Care must be taken not to exceed ______________ that will erode the diversion channel.

Runoff is rain the does not _________________ into the soil.

Runoff is generally increased during and after construction due to: (choose 3)

______________ _____________ is/are often used in roadside ditches to reduce the velocity of water.

The center of the check dam should always be _________________ than the outside edges to prevent scouring around the structure.

____________ occurs when water erodes small channels under or along the side of a water conveyance structure.

Several construction practices that minimize runoff and control erosion are: (choose 2)

When anticipated channel velocities are too great to establish grass, one may have to use erosion control ___________ or ___________ ____________ mats

____________ ________________ structures are used to carry runoff from one level to another.

Other methods used to control wind erosion include:

To be effective, all control measures must be periodically _, ___, and/or replaced when necessary.

For extremely high velocities, it may be necessary to line the whole channel with ____, _, or ________.

The most effective and least expensive way to prevent wind erosion is to keep the area covered with _______ or with securely anchored _.

__ _ is/are often used in roadside ditches to reduce the velocity of water.

When anticipated channel velocities are too great to establish grass, one may have to use erosion control _____ or _ ________ mats

____ structures are used to carry runoff from one level to another.