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Understanding Watershed Concept

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What does the text compare a watershed to when explaining its function?

Ridgelines
Bathroom sink (correct)
Soap dish
Floor drain

How does the geography of a watershed determine the flow of water?

By funneling water to specific locations (correct)
By causing evaporation
By soaking socks
By creating puddles

What defines the boundaries of a watershed?

Submerged land areas
Areas with evaporation
Shapes of the land directing water flow (correct)
Areas with soap dishes

Why do some water droplets not drain in a bathroom sink analogy?

To land in the soap dish (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe watersheds that feed major rivers and seas?

Drainage basins (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are places like the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea so salty?

Water evaporates, leaving behind high concentrations of salts and minerals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is nonpoint source pollution in watersheds?

Pollution from diffused contaminants over large areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals protect their watershed according to the text?

Using biodegradable soap for car washing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of Water For People in watershed protection projects?

Fencing off water sources to prevent contamination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of clearing land of vegetation in watersheds?

It decreases flooding and erosion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of watershed boundaries?

To separate the water falling into one watershed from that of another (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why can watershed boundaries not align with political boundaries?

Political boundaries are typically drawn without considering water flow patterns (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the landscape's steepness affect the flow of water in a watershed?

The steeper the terrain, the faster the water flow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why can flash flooding occur after forest fires in a watershed?

Forest fires destroy the vegetation, leading to fast and sudden water flow (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are watersheds important for water quality and supply downstream?

Watersheds act as filters, cleaning and storing water before releasing downstream (D) Signup and view all the answers