watershed

What is a primary characteristic of riparian zones found in watersheds?

• They are areas of vegetation along the banks of rivers and streams
• They are areas for agricultural activities only
• They are submerged underwater at all times
• They are completely barren areas

What factors can affect the health of a watershed?

• Land use changes, pollution, and climate patterns
• The temperature of the air
• The color of soil
• The type of fish in the water

What role do wetlands play within a watershed?

• They act as natural water filters and provide flood protection
• They are primarily used for agricultural production
• They do not contribute to the watershed
• They only exist in urban areas

What is the term for the maximum amount of water that a watershed can hold before overflowing?

• Water storage capacity
• Water runoff
• Water cycle
• Water pollution level

What is a watershed?

• A land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to streams and rivers
• A type of water pollution
• A system for irrigation
• A naturally occurring spring

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a watershed?

• To collect and direct water to larger bodies of water
• To provide habitat for wildlife
• To store groundwater
• To filter pollutants from water

What term refers to the highest point in a watershed where water begins to flow downhill?

• Source
• Outlet
• Delta
• Estuary

What is the process called when water moves from the ground back into the atmosphere?

• Evapotranspiration
• Condensation
• Infiltration
• Runoff

What term describes smaller streams or rivers that feed into a larger river?

• Tributaries
• Estuaries
• Drains
• Deltas

Which part of a watershed plays a crucial role in controlling floods by absorbing and storing excess rainwater?

• Wetlands
• Deserts
• Grasslands
• Mountains