Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - Quiz

Quiz Question

1. Erosion Control Plan and Best Management Practices can be also known as Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
True
False
2. Erosion begins when raindrops break down the soil structure and dislodge soil particles. The erosion process is typically influenced by which of the following factors?
Climate
Topography
Soils and Vegetative cover
All the above
3. Which of the following process is easier and less expensive?
Prevent Erosion
Control Sedimentation
Filtration
All the above
4. The ultimate goal of any SWPPP is to protect rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal waters that could be affected by your construction project.
True
False
5. EPA and many states define final stabilization as occurring when a uniform, evenly distributed perennial vegetative cover with a density of ______ percent of the native background cover has been established on all unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures. Some states have a higher percentage of vegetative cover required.
60
70
80
90
6. The __________ provides the permitting authority with pertinent information about your construction site, such as owner/operator information, site location, estimated project start and completion dates, approximate area to be disturbed, information about your SWPPP, receiving waters, and endangered species review certification.
NPI
SWI
RPA
NOI
7. A construction site might have sources of runoff that are not generated by stormwater. These non-stormwater discharges include which of the following?
Fire hydrant flushing
Vehicle or equipment wash water (no detergents!)
Water used to control dust, and landscape irrigation.
All the above
8. Designate paint and concrete washout areas doesn’t come under the Six key Pollution Prevention Principles for good housekeeping.
True
False
9. _______________ an area to establish vegetative cover is one of the most effective, and least expensive, methods of reducing erosion.
Temporarily seeding
Phasing
Training
Silt fencing
10. Storm drain inlet protection should never be used as a primary BMP.
True
False