SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION
CONTROL CERTIFICATION
Erosion - ans- sq sq
is the process by which land surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Sedimentation - ans-is the settling of soil particles sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Soil erosion is classified as either ____ erosion or ____ erosion - ans-wind , water
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Water erosion can be classified as either ______ erosion or _____ erosion - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
overland , stream sq sq
Four processes of overland erosion - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq
splash erosion, sheet erosion, rill erosion, gully erosion
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, climate
sq sq sq sq sq
Physical effects of erosion and sedimentation - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
increase flooding, reduce hydraulic capacity, increased maintenance of storm water syste
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
ms, increased water treatment costs, decreased recreational value
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Biological effects of erosion and sedimentation - ans- sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
reduced light for aquatic plants, clogs fish gills, impairs spawning, disrupts food chain, blan
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
kets bottom, disrupts ecosystem
sq sq sq
Minimize the _______ of the area exposed at one time and the ______ of exposure - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
extent, duration sq
Apply __________ practices to protect the disturbed area from off-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
site runoff and to protect off-site areas from sediment damage - ans-perimeter control
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Apply ________ practices to prevent excessive on site damage - ans-erosion control
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Keep runoff velocities _____ and _____ runoff on site - ans-low , retain
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Stabilize disturbed areas ________ after final grading - ans-inmediately
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
, Implement a thorough ____ and ____ (inspection) program - ans-maintenance, follow up
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Type A soils have ___ infiltration rates and ___ runoff potential. Examples - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
high, low (Sand) sq sq
Type D soils have _____ infiltration rates and _______ runoff potential. Examples - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
low, high (muck, clay) sq sq sq
Based on EPA guidance, FDEP has determined that ______ also meet the definition of con
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
struction activities - ans-demolition sq sq sq
Any type of soil disturbance over 1 acre must get ______ permit - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
CGP (Construction Generic Permit) sq sq sq
A CGP is required for projects that disturb _____ or more acres of land - ans-1
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
The CGP permit requires inspections how often? - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
weekly and within 24 hours of the end of a storm 1/2 inch or greater
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
A storm water event with a ______ hour break in between is still considered one storm wate
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
r event - ans-4
sq sq sq
The CGP permit requires sediment basins for areas _____ or more - ans-10 acres
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Any BPM that collects sediment must be cleaned before it reaches _____ of it's capacity -
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
ans-50%
sq
Never service construction equipment near a live stream, use storm water sewers instead
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
T/F - ans-False sq sq
A temporary gravel construction entrance must extend the full width of the entrance. It must
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
be at least _____ ft long and _____ in thick. Aggregate should be _____ in stone or FDOT
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
No. _____ stone - ans-50, 6, 2, 1
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Prior to installing gravel entrance ______ should be placed on the ground and maintenanc
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
e should be performed when the voids are full of ______ - ans-geotextile, sediment
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Max drainage are for a silt fence under _____ flow conditions is ____ acre per 100 ft of barri
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
er length - ans-sheet, 1/4
sq sq sq sq
The average usable life of a silt fence is ____ months - ans-6
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
For proper installation of silt fence a trench ____ by _____ must be excavated. This will allo
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
w_______ of fabric to extend into the ground for back-filling and compaction - ans-4, 4, 8
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
CONTROL CERTIFICATION
Erosion - ans- sq sq
is the process by which land surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Sedimentation - ans-is the settling of soil particles sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Soil erosion is classified as either ____ erosion or ____ erosion - ans-wind , water
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Water erosion can be classified as either ______ erosion or _____ erosion - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
overland , stream sq sq
Four processes of overland erosion - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq
splash erosion, sheet erosion, rill erosion, gully erosion
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Four principle factors influencing soil erosion are - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
soil characteristics, vegetative cover, topography, climate
sq sq sq sq sq
Physical effects of erosion and sedimentation - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
increase flooding, reduce hydraulic capacity, increased maintenance of storm water syste
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
ms, increased water treatment costs, decreased recreational value
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Biological effects of erosion and sedimentation - ans- sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
reduced light for aquatic plants, clogs fish gills, impairs spawning, disrupts food chain, blan
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
kets bottom, disrupts ecosystem
sq sq sq
Minimize the _______ of the area exposed at one time and the ______ of exposure - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
extent, duration sq
Apply __________ practices to protect the disturbed area from off-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
site runoff and to protect off-site areas from sediment damage - ans-perimeter control
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Apply ________ practices to prevent excessive on site damage - ans-erosion control
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Keep runoff velocities _____ and _____ runoff on site - ans-low , retain
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Stabilize disturbed areas ________ after final grading - ans-inmediately
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
, Implement a thorough ____ and ____ (inspection) program - ans-maintenance, follow up
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Type A soils have ___ infiltration rates and ___ runoff potential. Examples - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
high, low (Sand) sq sq
Type D soils have _____ infiltration rates and _______ runoff potential. Examples - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
low, high (muck, clay) sq sq sq
Based on EPA guidance, FDEP has determined that ______ also meet the definition of con
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
struction activities - ans-demolition sq sq sq
Any type of soil disturbance over 1 acre must get ______ permit - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
CGP (Construction Generic Permit) sq sq sq
A CGP is required for projects that disturb _____ or more acres of land - ans-1
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
The CGP permit requires inspections how often? - ans-
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
weekly and within 24 hours of the end of a storm 1/2 inch or greater
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
A storm water event with a ______ hour break in between is still considered one storm wate
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
r event - ans-4
sq sq sq
The CGP permit requires sediment basins for areas _____ or more - ans-10 acres
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Any BPM that collects sediment must be cleaned before it reaches _____ of it's capacity -
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
ans-50%
sq
Never service construction equipment near a live stream, use storm water sewers instead
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
T/F - ans-False sq sq
A temporary gravel construction entrance must extend the full width of the entrance. It must
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
be at least _____ ft long and _____ in thick. Aggregate should be _____ in stone or FDOT
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
No. _____ stone - ans-50, 6, 2, 1
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Prior to installing gravel entrance ______ should be placed on the ground and maintenanc
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
e should be performed when the voids are full of ______ - ans-geotextile, sediment
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
Max drainage are for a silt fence under _____ flow conditions is ____ acre per 100 ft of barri
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
er length - ans-sheet, 1/4
sq sq sq sq
The average usable life of a silt fence is ____ months - ans-6
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
For proper installation of silt fence a trench ____ by _____ must be excavated. This will allo
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
w_______ of fabric to extend into the ground for back-filling and compaction - ans-4, 4, 8
sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq sq
