Exam (elaborations)
ARE - SWPPP EXAM (2024 / 2025) Updated Questions and Verified Answers, 100% Guarantee Pass
- Course
- Institution
ARE - SWPPP EXAM (2024 / 2025) Updated Questions and Verified Answers, 100% Guarantee Pass
[Show more]
Content preview
ARE - SWPPP.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/ARE%20-%20SWPPPARE – SWPPP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is an SWPPP?
Answer - Identifies potential sources of stormwater pollution at theconstruction site
- Describes practices to reduce pollutants in storm water discharges from the
construction site
- Identifies procedures the operator will implement to comply with the terms andconditions
of a construction general permit
2. Reduction of pollutants is often achieved by
Answer Controlling the volume ofstormwater runoff
3. Impervious surfaces such as buildings, homes, roads, sidewalks, and park-ing lots, can
significantly
Answer Alter the natural hydrology of the land by increasing thevolume, velocity, and temperature
of runoff and by decreasing its infiltration capacity.
1/6
1 of 17 9/5/2024, 3:18
,ARE - SWPPP.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/ARE%20-%20SWPPP
4. Increasing the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff can cause
Answer - Se-vere stream bank erosion
- Flooding
- Degrade the biological habitat of these streams
5. Runoff from an unstabilized construction site can result in the loss of
Answer ap-prox. 35-45 tons of sediment per acre each year
6. The primary stormwater pollutant at a construction site is
Answer Sediment
7. Vegetative cover provides a number of critical benefits in preventing ero-sion
Answer - Absorbs the energy of raindrops
- Slows velocity of runoff
- Increases infiltration
- Helps bind the soil
8. It is usually easier and less expensive to prevent erosion than it is to
2/6
2 of 17 9/5/2024, 3:18
,ARE - SWPPP.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/ARE%20-%20SWPPP
Answer Con-trol sediment from leaving a construction site
9. Erosion vs. Sedimentation
Answer *Erosion* - the process by which the land surface isworn away by the action of water or
wind.
*Sedimentation* - the movement and settling out of suspension of soil particles
10. Structural BMPs
Answer - Silt Fences
- Sedimentation Ponds
- Erosion Control Blankets
- Temporary/Permanent Seeding
11. Non-Structural BMPs
Answer - Picking up trash and debris
- Sweeping up nearby sidewalks and streets
- Maintaining equipment
3/6
3 of 17 9/5/2024, 3:18
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TIPSCORE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now