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Erosion is the process by which the land surface is worn
away by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
Sedimentation is the settling out of soil particles transported by
water and wind.
Soil erosion can be classified as 2 Wind and Water.
types. What are they?
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What are the two sources of Soil Natural and Manmade
erosion.
Water erosion can be classified as Overland and Stream/Channel erosion.
two type of erosions. What are they?
Four process of overland erosion Splash, sheet, rill, and gully erosion.
are?
Four principle factors influencing soil Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography,
erosion are? and climate.
List three physical effect of erosion Increased flooding reduced hydraulic capacity in
and sedimentation: rivers, and streams; increased maintenance of
stormwater systems.; increased water treatments
cost; and decreased recreational value.
List three biological effect of erosion Reduced light for aquatic plants; clogs fish gills;
and sedimentation: impairs spawning; disrupts food chain; blankets
bottom, suppresses aquatic life; and disrupts
ecosystem.
Planning the development to fit the Topography; soils; drainage patterns; natural
terrain using the particular: vegetation of the site; and minimize the extent of
the area exposed at one time and the duration of
exposure.
Perimeter Control Practices What you apply to protect the disturbed area from
off-site runoff and to protect off-site areas from
sediment damage.
Erosion Control Practices What you apply to prevent excessive on-site
damage.
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Terms in this set (126)
Erosion is the process by which the land surface is worn
away by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
Sedimentation is the settling out of soil particles transported by
water and wind.
Soil erosion can be classified as 2 Wind and Water.
types. What are they?
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What are the two sources of Soil Natural and Manmade
erosion.
Water erosion can be classified as Overland and Stream/Channel erosion.
two type of erosions. What are they?
Four process of overland erosion Splash, sheet, rill, and gully erosion.
are?
Four principle factors influencing soil Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography,
erosion are? and climate.
List three physical effect of erosion Increased flooding reduced hydraulic capacity in
and sedimentation: rivers, and streams; increased maintenance of
stormwater systems.; increased water treatments
cost; and decreased recreational value.
List three biological effect of erosion Reduced light for aquatic plants; clogs fish gills;
and sedimentation: impairs spawning; disrupts food chain; blankets
bottom, suppresses aquatic life; and disrupts
ecosystem.
Planning the development to fit the Topography; soils; drainage patterns; natural
terrain using the particular: vegetation of the site; and minimize the extent of
the area exposed at one time and the duration of
exposure.
Perimeter Control Practices What you apply to protect the disturbed area from
off-site runoff and to protect off-site areas from
sediment damage.
Erosion Control Practices What you apply to prevent excessive on-site
damage.
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