Maryland E&S Certification Questions with Verified Answers
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1. State of Maryland The Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Person-
nel Training Program is a requirement of the
EPA
State of Maryland
International laws
None of the above
2. 2011 The current Maryland Standards and Specifications for
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (Handbook) is dated:
1994
2000
2011
2013
3. 3% Although 2/3's of the earth's surface is covered in water,
what percentage is fresh water?
50%
25%
3%
10%
4. 68% The following is the percent of Maryland residents
whose household water comes from a surface water
source.
18%
33%
68%
52%
5. all of the above While water is a necessity for human life, clean water
also:
provides critical wildlife habitat
an important part of Maryland's economy
, Maryland E&S Certification Questions with Verified Answers
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enhances recreational opportunities
all of the above
6. 100 The average Marylander uses how many gallons of
water per day?
30
54
77
100
7. all of the above Maryland's healthy water resources can benefit the
economy by providing
water for crop irrigation
water for livestock watering
electrical power generation
good quality fish and shellfish harvests
all of the above
8. all of the above Natural erosion can be caused by
water
ice
wind
gravity
all of the above
9. true Raindrops can strike the soil surface at a velocity of
25-30 feet per second.
true
false
10. all of the above Sediment pollution is harmful because it:
silts in streams, lakes, ponds, rivers, and the Chesa-
peake Bay
increases turbidity in water which can kill submerged
aquatic vegetation
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threatens public safety and may increase flooding
carries over abundant nutrients into waterways
all of the above
11. excessive algae Sediment runoff to a waterway can result in eutrophica-
growth as a result tion due to
of increased level
of nutrients which higher fish populations which deplete the oxygen
enter water bod- turbid water which allows for more plant growth
ies attached to soil improved condition for spawning
particles causing excessive algae growth as a result of increased level
depletion of oxy- of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil
gen particles causing depletion of oxygen
12. provide a means The purpose of requiring erosion and sediment control
for land develop- is to:
ment while pro-
tecting the envi- cause undue hardship and expense on the developer
ronment and contractor
provide jobs for government employees
give incentives to contractors by increasing cost of land
development
provide a means for land development while protecting
the environment
13. all of the above Land development often accelerates the erosion
process because
Construction can cause soils to become compacted,
inhibiting the absorption of rainfall
Drainage areas are often enlarged during construction,
leading to increased runoff velocities
Vegetation, which helps to diffuse the force of raindrops
is removed
all of the above
14. true An MDE approved inspection report must be used when
conducting self-inspection under the NPDES General
Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity.
Graded A+
1. State of Maryland The Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Person-
nel Training Program is a requirement of the
EPA
State of Maryland
International laws
None of the above
2. 2011 The current Maryland Standards and Specifications for
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (Handbook) is dated:
1994
2000
2011
2013
3. 3% Although 2/3's of the earth's surface is covered in water,
what percentage is fresh water?
50%
25%
3%
10%
4. 68% The following is the percent of Maryland residents
whose household water comes from a surface water
source.
18%
33%
68%
52%
5. all of the above While water is a necessity for human life, clean water
also:
provides critical wildlife habitat
an important part of Maryland's economy
, Maryland E&S Certification Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
enhances recreational opportunities
all of the above
6. 100 The average Marylander uses how many gallons of
water per day?
30
54
77
100
7. all of the above Maryland's healthy water resources can benefit the
economy by providing
water for crop irrigation
water for livestock watering
electrical power generation
good quality fish and shellfish harvests
all of the above
8. all of the above Natural erosion can be caused by
water
ice
wind
gravity
all of the above
9. true Raindrops can strike the soil surface at a velocity of
25-30 feet per second.
true
false
10. all of the above Sediment pollution is harmful because it:
silts in streams, lakes, ponds, rivers, and the Chesa-
peake Bay
increases turbidity in water which can kill submerged
aquatic vegetation
, Maryland E&S Certification Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
threatens public safety and may increase flooding
carries over abundant nutrients into waterways
all of the above
11. excessive algae Sediment runoff to a waterway can result in eutrophica-
growth as a result tion due to
of increased level
of nutrients which higher fish populations which deplete the oxygen
enter water bod- turbid water which allows for more plant growth
ies attached to soil improved condition for spawning
particles causing excessive algae growth as a result of increased level
depletion of oxy- of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil
gen particles causing depletion of oxygen
12. provide a means The purpose of requiring erosion and sediment control
for land develop- is to:
ment while pro-
tecting the envi- cause undue hardship and expense on the developer
ronment and contractor
provide jobs for government employees
give incentives to contractors by increasing cost of land
development
provide a means for land development while protecting
the environment
13. all of the above Land development often accelerates the erosion
process because
Construction can cause soils to become compacted,
inhibiting the absorption of rainfall
Drainage areas are often enlarged during construction,
leading to increased runoff velocities
Vegetation, which helps to diffuse the force of raindrops
is removed
all of the above
14. true An MDE approved inspection report must be used when
conducting self-inspection under the NPDES General
Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity.
