Watershed Quiz

What is the main purpose of a watershed?

• To grow plants

• To collect water

• To build houses

• To catch animals

What means small streams that feed into larger ones in a watershed? (Hint: This one should be a new word!)

• Tributaries

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Ponds

What do slopes in a watershed do?

• Hold water

• Run water down

• Grow trees

• Soak up rain

What is an example of a low point (a dip) in a watershed?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Hill

• Tree

What is one way water moves in a watershed?

• It flies

• It flows

• It jumps

• It dances

What is the purpose of a river in a watershed?

• To carry water to bigger bodies of water (example: the ocean)

• To stop water from moving

• To make water disappear

• To freeze water

What natural elements are involved in a watershed?

• Rain and snow

• Fire and smoke

• Wind and dust

• Sun and moon

What is the final destination of water in a watershed?

• Bigger bodies of water

• The sky

• The desert

• The forest

Which body of water is located at the bottom of the diagram?

• Ocean

• Pond

• Lake

• Sea

What is the purpose of the buildings shown in the diagram?

• To show urban/city areas

• To show wildlife habitats

• To show agricultural fields

• To show amusement parks