What is the relationship between ecosystem health and water quality?
Watershed & Oceans Review

Flashcard
•
Science
•
7th - 8th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
The health of an ecosystem is directly related to the quality of water; poor water quality can lead to a decline in ecosystem health.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of fertilizer runoff on aquatic ecosystems?
Back
Fertilizer runoff can lead to rapid algae growth, which can deplete oxygen in the water and harm aquatic life.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define runoff in the context of water movement on land.
Back
Runoff is all the water that runs off the surface of the land and washes into rivers, streams, and other waterways.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which human activity is least likely to affect watersheds?
Back
Reading a book is least likely to affect watersheds compared to activities like agriculture, urban development, or industrial processes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some resources we depend on the ocean for?
Back
We depend on the ocean for food, transportation, recreation, and climate regulation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a watershed?
Back
A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river or lake.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does urbanization impact watersheds?
Back
Urbanization can increase runoff and pollution, reduce natural filtration, and alter the natural flow of water in watersheds.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
7.11A Watershed Impact Flashcard

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Watersheds

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Watersheds

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Watersheds & Human Impact Vocab & Ques

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
VA SOL 6.8 - Wetlands & Watersheds Review

Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
SOL 6.7: Watersheds Review

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Watershed Vocabulary Flashcard

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
VA SOL 6.8 - Wetlands & Watersheds Review

Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade