3.5.2 - Runoff and Sediment Control Measures
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What is runoff?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's related to rainfall.
Name one technique for sediment control.
💡 Hint: Think about the method that follows land contours.
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What is the primary purpose of contour bunding?
💡 Hint: Which option reduces water speed?
True or False: Gully plugging is not effective in preventing erosion.
💡 Hint: Think about the function of plugging.
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Create a comprehensive watershed management plan that includes runoff and sediment control measures for a farm located on a steep hillside. Discuss each method's effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think of how each method addresses both runoff and soil stability.
Evaluate the effectiveness of WEPP and SWAT models in predicting the environmental impact of urban development on existing watersheds.
💡 Hint: Consider how these models analyze land management and erosion scenarios.
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