Investigating Watersheds

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is an area of land that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some or all of the year.

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What is the main difference between a swamp and a marsh?

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A marsh is flooded grassland and a swamp is flooded woodland.

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What are the functions of wetlands?

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Wetlands provide shelter for wildlife, help remove pollutants from water, and reduce erosion of the land.

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What is a floodplain?

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A floodplain is an area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by sediment deposition.

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What is the role of wetlands in water purification?

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Wetlands help filter and purify water by trapping pollutants and sediments.

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How do seasonal changes affect wetlands?

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The water level of a wetland can change throughout the year due to seasonal variations in rainfall and temperature.

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What is the importance of biodiversity in wetlands?

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Biodiversity in wetlands supports various species of plants and animals, contributing to ecosystem health and resilience.

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What are tributaries?

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Tributaries are smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger river or lake.