True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Alluvial deposits are transported, sorted, and deposited by water.
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2.
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Plant and animal matter in various stages of decomposition is organic
matter.
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3.
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A terrace is an old flood plain.
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4.
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Sand, silt, and clay material deposited on land by streams known as
alluvium.
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5.
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Fragipans commonly have granular structure.
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6.
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A seasonal high water table greater than 60” would require exterior
waterproofing coatings on a basement wall.
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7.
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A conventional septic tank absorption field with distribution lines on the
contour would be used if the slope was less than 6%.
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8.
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If the area was subject to flooding, slippage, or subsidence , you would use an
alternative design for your home sewage treatment and disposal system.
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9.
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A conventional effluent absorption field should be used when there are no
moderate or severe limitations.
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10.
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In a flood plain, elevation to driveways or local roads would be
necessary.
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11.
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The most precise way to measure slope is with a clinometer.
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12.
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If bedrock is present within 40” , shallow-rooted trees and shrubs would
be used.
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13.
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In moist soil, macropores account for more air movement than micropores.
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14.
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Evapotranspiration is water transpired by vegetation plus water evaporated from
the soil.
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15.
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Shrinking of the soil when wet and swelling of the soil when dry is termed
subsidence.
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