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Principles of Exterior Drainage —
Quick Review Quiz
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Matching
1. Catch Basin
2. Channel Drains
3. French Drains
4. Grates
5. Gutter Downspout
6. Atrium grate
A. These are strainer covers that are installed on the top of a catch basin
or drainage pipe
B. Trench filled with coarse aggregate, and most commonly a
perforated pipe, for intercepting and conveying ground water.
C. This is the attachment that run vertically down the building in which
the rain water is routed from the roof-mounted gutters to grade level
D. Structure with a grate on top used to collect and divert surface
water to an underground drain pipe system.
E. Ideal grate configuration for preventing cloggedd inlets due to
leaves, mulch or debris in planters.
F. Linear perimeter drain with a grate on top used to collect surface
along flatwork or hardscapes, such as driveways, patios, parking
lots, simming pools, etc.
Multiple Choice
7. When do you need a drainage system?
❒ A. When your in-laws are coming to town
❒ B. Everybody needs a drainage system
❒ C. For excess ground water or surface runnoff
❒ D. Never
8. Which type of surface drainage system is ideal for
hardscapes such as driveways, patios and swimming pools?
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A. French drains
B. Channel drains
C. Catch basins & grates
D. Pump & hoses
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