Watershed Quiz

How many miles of streams and rivers are there in Texas?

• 150,000 miles

• 191,228 miles

• 200,000 miles

• 175,000 miles

Which industry benefits from the use of watersheds?

• Industry

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Mining

Where do watersheds typically begin?

• Headwaters

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

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What is a common use of watersheds in urban areas?

• Commercial development

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Mining

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Which of the following is a benefit of watersheds for the environment?

• Natural resource extraction

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Mining

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What percentage of surface water in Texas is used by cities and industry?

• 50%

• 65%

• 35%

• 75%

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What does hydrology mean?

• The study of water

• The study of air

• The study of soil

• The study of plants

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Which of the following is an ecological function of a watershed?

• Water Capture

• Water Storage

• Provides habitat for plants and animals

• Water Release

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What is the primary role of water storage in a watershed?

• To capture water from the atmosphere

• To store water in the soil

• To release water to the ocean

• To evaporate water

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What benefit do wetlands provide to wildlife?

• They increase sediment

• They provide critical wildlife habitat

• They block water flow

• They increase water temperature

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