Watershed

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that evaporates from the Earth's surface.

• Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

• A type of cloud formation in the atmosphere.

• Water that is stored in rivers and lakes.

What is condensation?

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

• The change of state from a gas to a liquid, often seen when water vapor cools and forms droplets.

• The freezing of a liquid into a solid.

• The evaporation of a liquid into a gas.

What is a divide?

• A geographical boundary that separates one watershed from another.

• A type of mountain range that divides two countries.

• A method of dividing land for agricultural purposes.

• A term used in mathematics to describe the process of division.

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water moving through the atmosphere and into the ground.

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• A method of purifying water through filtration and boiling.

• The cycle of water being used in industrial processes and then returned to the environment.

What are the three states of water found on Earth?

• Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor)

• Solid (ice), liquid (steam), and gas (water)

• Solid (ice), liquid (water), and plasma

• Solid (ice), vapor (steam), and liquid (water)

What is a spring?

• A type of flower that blooms in springtime.

• A natural source of groundwater that flows to the surface, often forming a small stream or pool.

• A mechanical device used to store energy.

• A seasonal event marked by the changing of leaves.

What are wetlands?

• Areas that are always dry and devoid of vegetation.

• Transition zones between dry land and bodies of water, characterized by saturated soil and diverse plant and animal life.

• Regions that are permanently covered by ice and snow.

• Land areas that are primarily used for agriculture.

What is a watershed?

• An area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

• A type of water purification system used in urban areas.

• A geographical term for a large body of water surrounded by land.

• A method of irrigation used in agriculture.

What is the role of vegetation in a watershed?

• Vegetation helps to absorb rainfall, reduce erosion, and filter pollutants, playing a crucial role in maintaining water quality in a watershed.

• Vegetation primarily serves as a habitat for wildlife and has little impact on water quality.

• Vegetation only provides shade and does not affect the water cycle.

• Vegetation is mainly important for aesthetic purposes and does not contribute to watershed health.

What is transpiration?

• The process by which plants absorb water and release it as vapor into the atmosphere.

• The method by which plants produce food using sunlight.

• The way in which plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.

• The process of water moving through the soil to the roots of plants.