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Erosion due to the influence of climatic forces on the surface of the earth.
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1 Gross Erosion 2 Splash Erosion
3 Natural Erosion 4 Channel Erosion
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Erosion The process in which, by the actions of wind or water, soil particles are
detached and transported.
Sediment Eroded material suspended in wind or water.
Sedimentation The deposition of eroded material.
, Receiving Waters What bears the impact of quantity and quality degradation from erosion?
Splash Erosion Raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediment.
Sheet Erosion Rain splash detaching soil particles lifting them up and removing them by
shallow "sheets" of water flowing down the sloped soil surface.
Rill Erosion As flow concentrates, small channels begin to form in the soil surface.
Gully Erosion Runoff cuts rills deeper and wider or several rills join to form a large channel.
Channel Erosion Channels become unstable due to increased flows or changes in upstream
sediment load.
Slope Failure Can happen when erosion left unattended.
Natural Erosion Erosion due to the influence of climatic forces on the surface of the earth.
Accelerated Erosion Natural Erosion + Human Activities
What can accelerate erosion? 1. Unrestricted development
2. Removal of surface cover
3. Increased Imperviousness
4. Poor stewardship
Construction related erosion can cause what 1. problems for downslope property owners
problems? 2. problems on adjacent streets
3. clog streams and storm drains
4. cause turbidity blumes in downstream water bodies
5. cumulative toll on the environment can be devastating
Pollutant exports during construction Nutrients, pesticides, bacteria, toxic substances, etc. transported with eroded
sediment
Uncontrolled construction site sediment loads exceed hundreds of tons per
acre per year
Damages to streams caused by erosion 1. Destruction of spawning areas, food sources, habitat
2. Direct toxicity to wildlife
3. Lake degradation
4. Filling of channels
5. Commercial fishery impacts
6. Reduced water storage capacity
Stormwater Regulations purpose? To restore and maintain the beneficial uses of out Nation's waters.
Who has ultimate regulatory authority? EPA
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Erosion due to the influence of climatic forces on the surface of the earth.
Choose an answer
1 Gross Erosion 2 Splash Erosion
3 Natural Erosion 4 Channel Erosion
Don't know?
Terms in this set (80)
Erosion The process in which, by the actions of wind or water, soil particles are
detached and transported.
Sediment Eroded material suspended in wind or water.
Sedimentation The deposition of eroded material.
, Receiving Waters What bears the impact of quantity and quality degradation from erosion?
Splash Erosion Raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediment.
Sheet Erosion Rain splash detaching soil particles lifting them up and removing them by
shallow "sheets" of water flowing down the sloped soil surface.
Rill Erosion As flow concentrates, small channels begin to form in the soil surface.
Gully Erosion Runoff cuts rills deeper and wider or several rills join to form a large channel.
Channel Erosion Channels become unstable due to increased flows or changes in upstream
sediment load.
Slope Failure Can happen when erosion left unattended.
Natural Erosion Erosion due to the influence of climatic forces on the surface of the earth.
Accelerated Erosion Natural Erosion + Human Activities
What can accelerate erosion? 1. Unrestricted development
2. Removal of surface cover
3. Increased Imperviousness
4. Poor stewardship
Construction related erosion can cause what 1. problems for downslope property owners
problems? 2. problems on adjacent streets
3. clog streams and storm drains
4. cause turbidity blumes in downstream water bodies
5. cumulative toll on the environment can be devastating
Pollutant exports during construction Nutrients, pesticides, bacteria, toxic substances, etc. transported with eroded
sediment
Uncontrolled construction site sediment loads exceed hundreds of tons per
acre per year
Damages to streams caused by erosion 1. Destruction of spawning areas, food sources, habitat
2. Direct toxicity to wildlife
3. Lake degradation
4. Filling of channels
5. Commercial fishery impacts
6. Reduced water storage capacity
Stormwater Regulations purpose? To restore and maintain the beneficial uses of out Nation's waters.
Who has ultimate regulatory authority? EPA
