Slopes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ICC Soils Exam Questions with Correct A The strength of a soil, or the ability to compact a soil into a suitable construction material will depend on? - Answer-Soil type Soil density The amount of water in the soil Types of soils - Answer-Gravel (mm to cm's in size) Sand (mm in size) Silt (fine particles with little cohesion) Clay (has cohesion, can stick together) Organic soils (peat, topsoil) Organic soils (O) - Answer-Have a large componet of dead or decaying plants, and are not us...

Georgia Southern- GA History Legislative Exemption Exam 100% SOLUTION Appalachian Plateau - ANSWER Smallest region, NW corner of the state. Flat and gently sloping Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region - ANSWER Rich soils, hardwoods, pastures Blue Ridge Region - ANSWER Rocky slopes, tallest mountains in the state The Piedmont - ANSWER foothills, rolling hills, Most Fertile, most populous East Gulf Coastal Plain/Atlantic Coastal Plain - ANSWER =Pine Barrens. Flat land, sandy soil. 60...

A map is defined as a graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to represent features found on the ground. -The ideal representation would be realized if every feature of the area being mapped could be shown in true shape. -The purpose of a map is to provide information on the existence, location, and distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel and communication. I...

S-190: Principles of Wildland Fire Behavior Revised Questions With 100% Correct Answers Local topography effects a fire's, (blank), & (blank). - ANSWER : Intensity, and, Rate/Direction of Spread. A slopes, (BLANK), is the compass direction the slope faces. - ANSWER : Aspect The, (blank), of a slope determines the effect of the sun's heat on the slope's plants & trees, air temperature, & moisture retention of the soil. - ANSWER : Aspect Solar, (blank), heating can influence fir...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 Chapter 25 Exam Questions With Verified Answers The major requirements of a portfolio manager include the following, except Follow the client's policy statement. Completely diversify the portfolio to eliminate all unsystematic risk. The ability to derive above-average risk adjusted returns. Completely diversify the portfolio to eliminate all systematic risk. None of the above (that is, all are requirements of a portfolio manager) - answerCompletely diversify the...

Biol 110 Final Study Guide With Complete Solutions Which of the following is the best use of dendrochronology? - To determine climate patterns in the last 5000 years. Radiometric carbon dating is a type of ________________ dating. During the radioactive decay of C14, it decays into ______________. - absolute / N14 The Meadowcroft Rock Shelter near Avella, Pennsylvania is an early Native American archeological site from which many artifacts have been recovered. An archaeologist uses Carb...

3 Types of Blueprint Views 1. Plan View 2. Elevation or Profile View 3. Cross-Section View What is Plan View? View from above What is the profile view? View from the front or the side What is the cross-section view? A view as if the object has been cut open What is the first sheet in a set of project plans? Title or key sheet What do typical section sheets show? They show the different layers of the road and side slopes and ditches for a particular given length. What is a plan detail...

Basic Principles that apply to establishing vegetation stabilize slopes manage surface and groundwater i.e. seepage stockpile topsoil and reapply where possible On a long uniform slope, where is the most loss? the loss from the top is lower than the slope average and the loss from the bottom is considerably higher What is the numerical effluent limits at storm water discharge locations? 280 NTU Accelerated erosion natural erosion plus human activities What problems can acce...

Slope and gravity are important safety considerations because: A. Increased slope increases the rate of spread B. Working on slopes increases firefighter fatigue C. Gravity causes materials to roll downhill D. All of the above D. All of the above You should anticipate increased wind, wind eddies, opposite slope spot fires, area ignition and slope reversal when working on/in: A. Narrow intersecting canyons Increased rates of spread should be anticipated due to surface wind channeling when ...

Planning solutions correct answersDefine the problem, keep in mind the requirements , analyze the land, understand the program, creating a logical solution, technical competence and functionality are most important Topography correct answersSlopes and elevations. Steep slopes correct answersGreater than 15%, significant impacts to the land Moderate slopes correct answers5 to 15%, not the best choice for recreational uses, suitable for split-level or terraced structures Gradual slopes...