What is a watershed?
Watersheds

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
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What is the role of a wetland?
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Wetlands provide habitat for various species, improve water quality, and reduce flooding.
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What is a tributary?
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A tributary is a small stream or river that flows into a larger river.
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What is the role of an estuary?
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Estuaries provide habitats for wildlife, filter pollutants, and protect against flooding.
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What is point pollution?
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Point pollution is pollution from a single, identifiable source.
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What is non-point source pollution?
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Non-point source pollution is pollution that comes from multiple, unidentifiable sources.
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What is the largest watershed in the continental U.S.?
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The largest watershed in the continental U.S. is the Mississippi River watershed.
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