Colorado River Ecosystem Restoration

Colorado River Ecosystem Restoration

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Colorado River's critical role in the American Southwest, highlighting its historical and current challenges, including water supply issues and environmental degradation. It details the restoration efforts in the river's delta, emphasizing the importance of water rights for the environment and the positive impact on biodiversity. The video showcases successful restoration projects, such as riparian forests and wetlands, which have revitalized the ecosystem and supported migratory birds. The collaborative efforts of various organizations have led to significant ecological improvements.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the starting point of the Colorado River?

Sea of Cortez

Rocky Mountain National Park

Grand Canyon

Sonoran Desert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the Colorado River's water is used for winter vegetable crops in the U.S.?

10%

90%

25%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major consequence of the Colorado River not reaching the sea for over 60 years?

Increased biodiversity

Expansion of agricultural lands

Creation of new wetlands

Destruction of important wetlands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first step in the Delta restoration process?

Building new dams

Constructing educational centers

Removing invasive salt grass

Introducing new bird species

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of forest is crucial in desert locations for controlling sediment and stabilizing stream banks?

Boreal forest

Mangrove forest

Riparian forest

Tropical rainforest

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agreement was made to allocate water rights to the environment?

Bilateral Water Pact

Environmental Water Accord

International Water Treaty

National Water Agreement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the riparian forest in the restoration project?

It provides timber for construction

It supports desert wildlife

It increases agricultural yield

It helps control flooding and sediment

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