Watershed Vocabulary Quiz

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8th Grade
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Lori Warrender
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of watersheds in the environment?
Cause soil erosion and flooding
Have no impact on the ecosystem
Contribute to air pollution
Regulate the flow of water, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for various species
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how watersheds contribute to the water cycle.
Watersheds collect and channel water from precipitation, which then flows into streams, rivers, and eventually back into the water cycle.
Watersheds only contribute to the water cycle during dry seasons
Watersheds prevent water from entering the water cycle
Watersheds have no impact on the water cycle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do human activities impact watersheds?
Human activities have no impact on watersheds
Human activities can impact watersheds through pollution, erosion, and habitat destruction.
Watersheds are not affected by pollution
Erosion and habitat destruction do not affect watersheds
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of human activities that can lead to watershed pollution?
Industrial waste discharge, agricultural runoff, urban development, and improper waste disposal
Marine conservation efforts
Wind energy generation
Bottled water production
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some methods of watershed conservation?
Building more factories
Dumping waste into the water
Clear-cutting forests
Reforestation, soil erosion control, wetland restoration, and sustainable land use practices
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of sustainable watershed management.
Short-term economic gain at the expense of long-term environmental degradation
Unrestricted use and exploitation of water resources in a specific area
Careful use and protection of water resources within a specific area to ensure long-term environmental and economic sustainability
Ignoring the impact of human activities on water sources within a specific area
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the effects of watershed pollution on aquatic life?
Decreased oxygen levels, increased toxins, and habitat destruction
Increased oxygen levels, decreased toxins, and habitat preservation
No impact on oxygen levels, decreased toxins, and habitat improvement
Increased oxygen levels, decreased toxins, and habitat restoration
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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