Grading and Drainage Trade Terms

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What is Grade in the context of grading and drainage?

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A measure of the steepness or incline of a surface

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Drainage in grading and drainage refers to:

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The removal of excess water from the surface or subsurface of an area.

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Swale in relation to grading and drainage

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A shallow channel with gently sloping sides, designed to manage water runoff.

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What is a Culvert in the context of grading and drainage?

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A drainage pipe or channel

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Erosion as it relates to grading and drainage is defined as:

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The process of wearing away soil and rock by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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Sediment Control in grading and drainage is:

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a method to prevent soil erosion

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Explain the concept of Terracing in grading and drainage.

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Terracing is a method of creating flat areas on a slope to improve water drainage and reduce soil erosion.

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A Retention Basin in the context of grading and drainage is:

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an artificial pond designed to manage stormwater runoff

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Detention Basin as it relates to grading and drainage is defined as:

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A structure designed to manage stormwater runoff by temporarily holding water and releasing it slowly.

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In grading and drainage, infiltration refers to:

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The process of water entering the soil.