What is the significance of Montana being a Headwater state?

Watershed Conservation and Importance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the source of three major watersheds.
It has the largest river in the world.
It has no impact on downstream water users.
It is the driest state in the USA.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a watershed be described?
A type of water filter.
A small pond in a forest.
A mountain range.
An area of land where all water drains to a common point.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a watershed in Montana?
The Amazon River
The Mississippi Watershed
The Great Lakes
The Nile River
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do rivers and streams play in a watershed?
They store water permanently.
They transport water and sediment out of the watershed.
They are only used for recreational activities.
They prevent any water from leaving the area.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of floodplains in a watershed?
They slow and absorb water, reducing flood impact.
They increase the speed of water flow.
They prevent any water from entering the area.
They are used for building skyscrapers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are riparian areas important?
They are the driest parts of a watershed.
They provide habitat and influence water bodies.
They are only found in deserts.
They have no impact on water quality.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of Montana's land is covered by riparian areas?
25%
1%
50%
10%
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