Silt - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are some physical characteristics of water? → Temperature, turbidity, color, taste, odor What are some chemical characteristics of water? → Hardness, pH, solids, and gases What is turbidity? → the amount of suspended matter, such as clay, silt, organic matter, and microorganisms in water T/F Water is never found pure in nature. → True Is turbidity more of a problem in groundwater or surface water? → Surface water 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ Master0...

SWS 3022 Exam 2 Questions with Answers Know that primary minerals dominate the sand and silt fractions, while secondary minerals dominate the clay fraction. Also, know the basic difference in reactivity of primary vs. secondary minerals. - Answer-Primary= less reactive Know how texture generally affects overall porosity and pore size distribution. - Answer-Larger particles-> large pores, low porosity Clay- high water retention Know generally how texture affects water and gas movement ...

A site with land forms exhibiting high relief, elevation change and severe slope offers which design opportunity? A) direct sight lines B) enframed views C) symmetrical organization D) architectonic spaces correct answersB) enframed views Because of its vegetative characteristics, the forest/wetland has which planning and design opportunity? A) good air condition B) potential of extend views C) modification of air temperature D) flexibility to alter base plane correct answersC...

AICE Marine Science Study Guide for Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Erosion - Correct Answer ️️ -the removal of rock/particles moved by action of waves/wind/rain Deposition/Sedimentation - Correct Answer ️️ -the dropping/depositing/accumulating of rock/particles by waves/wind Plate Tectonic Theory - Correct Answer ️️ --Earth's crust/lithosphere is made of plates -Continents lie on plates -Plates are moving slowing on top of asthenosphere -Plates move do to convectio...

Describe the process of mitosis & Meiosis and include the stages of Mitosis - mitosis- genetically identical; daughter cells. meiosis- genetically different; gamates Stages of mitosis & meiosis - Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Interphase Describe the function of photosynthesis, transpiration, & cellular respiration. - photosynthesis- makes food, sun, h20, co2, creates sugars & starches transpiration- loss of water from plant cell respiration- releasing energy List & define 8...

Fossils Science Olympiad Latest Update Graded A+ Conditions required for a plant or an animal to become fossilized Hard body parts (bones, teeth, shells) - soft body parts will not fossilise, but may leave behind trace evidence (e.g. imprints) -Preservation of remains (protection against scavenging, erosion and environmental damage) -High pressure to promote mineralisation of remains (i.e. turn hard body parts into fossilised rocks) -Anoxic (low oxygen) conditions to protect against ...

_____is comparatively soluble in soil solution and therefore easily weathered. -Hematite -Apatite -Feldspar -Mica -Gypsum correct answer: Gypsum Quartz __________ -weathers to form clay minerals -is resistant to weathering -is soluble in soil solution -is a phosphorus bearing mineral -is a major component of the clay fraction correct answer: is resistant to weathering A pot of soil that is 30 cm tall and which has been wetted until excess water drips from the bottom wi...

Minimum Standard 1 - Answer Stabilization permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to denuded areas within seven days after final grade is reached on any portion of the site; temporary soil stabilization shall be applied within seven days to denuded areas that may not be at final grade but will remain dormant for longer than 14 days; permanent stabilization shall be applied to areas that are to be left dormant for more than one year Site NOT at Final Grade - Answer ...

HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION EXAM 2 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A tenth of a foot (0.10') is equal to _______________ inches. (Numerical answer only. Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.) - correct answer 1.2 Enter the two missing words (one word for each, lower case) SWPPP is an acronym for storm ______ pollution ______ plan - correct answer water, prevention Who has the responsibility to install and maintain the erosion control items on a construction site in the United Stated? (C...

ICC Soils Certification Exam Real Test Questions With Verified Answers well-graded, clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes - ANSWER GW Poorly graded clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes - ANSWER GP silty gravels; poorly graded gravel-sand mixes - ANSWER GM Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - ANSWER GC well graded clean sands; gravel-sand mixes - ANSWER SW poorly graded clean sand; sand-gravel mixes - ANSWER SP Silty sands; poorly graded sand-silt mixes - ANSWER SM Sand-silt cl...