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What does the text compare a watershed to when explaining its function?
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?
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?
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?
Why do some water droplets not drain in a bathroom sink analogy?
What term is used to describe watersheds that feed major rivers and seas?
What term is used to describe watersheds that feed major rivers and seas?
Why are places like the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea so salty?
Why are places like the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea so salty?
What is nonpoint source pollution in watersheds?
What is nonpoint source pollution in watersheds?
How can individuals protect their watershed according to the text?
How can individuals protect their watershed according to the text?
What is a key role of Water For People in watershed protection projects?
What is a key role of Water For People in watershed protection projects?
What is the impact of clearing land of vegetation in watersheds?
What is the impact of clearing land of vegetation in watersheds?
What is the purpose of watershed boundaries?
What is the purpose of watershed boundaries?
Why can watershed boundaries not align with political boundaries?
Why can watershed boundaries not align with political boundaries?
How does the landscape's steepness affect the flow of water in a watershed?
How does the landscape's steepness affect the flow of water in a watershed?
Why can flash flooding occur after forest fires in a watershed?
Why can flash flooding occur after forest fires in a watershed?
Why are watersheds important for water quality and supply downstream?
Why are watersheds important for water quality and supply downstream?
