Practice question
A newly seeded slope develops shallow rills after the first storm, before vegetation is established. What is the best corrective action?
- Ignore it because the seed will eventually cover the slope
- Regrade the damaged areas and restore the seed and erosion-control treatment
- Spray the area with water to wash seed farther downhill
- Cover the rills with loose stone only
Answer: B — Regrade the damaged areas and restore the seed and erosion-control treatment
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