20 Questions
What is the definition of a drainage basin?
Any portion of the earth's surface within a physical boundary defined by topographic slopes that divert all runoff to the same drainage outlet
What separates watersheds from each other?
Highland elevations called watershed divide
Where do watershed boundaries usually meet?
At the highest ridgeline around the stream channels
What does a basin drain to?
A large river, estuary, or lake
What percentage of the total land area of the Philippines is estimated to belong to watersheds?
At least 70%
What is the correct definition of a watershed?
The area of land that captures and funnels the rain or snow to a common outlet
What is the primary focus of Sheila Mae G. Kubik's presentation on watersheds?
The importance of watersheds and their components
What happens to rain falling at higher elevations in the context of watersheds?
It flows into tiny streams that eventually join larger streams and rivers
What characterizes a watershed according to the information provided?
It is an area drained by a river system with an outlet
According to the information provided, where does some rain go after it percolates deep into the soil?
It becomes part of the water table and may be extracted as groundwater
What is the central role of women in the context of water, according to the gender principle?
Management and protection of water resources
What does the instrument principle argue about water?
Water should be valued in all its competing uses with appropriate economic incentives
What is the primary focus of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM)?
Addressing inter- and cross-sector concerns holistically
What is one of the challenges confronting the formulation of the initial design for a Mindanao River Basin institutional arrangement and structure?
Weak regulation and management of basin resources
What characterizes the institutional framework at the basin/s according to the text?
Fragmented governance with no single institution for integrated management
What is the primary focus of Agenda 21 in relation to water resources?
Prescribing integrated approaches to developing, managing, and using water resources
Which principle of water management argues for an ecosystem and basin-based approach rather than a sectoral approach?
The ecological principle
What is the main objective of the River Basin Management Framework and Practical Tools discussed in the text?
Arguing for participatory water management involving users, planners and policymakers
What report stirred a broad global consensus to improve water management and sustainability?
Our Common Future
Which development led to a broad global consensus to improve water management and sustainability?
Publication of Our Common Future report
Explore the concept of watersheds with this recorded video presentation by Sheila Mae G. Kubik. Learn about the definition of watersheds and their significance in relation to streams, rivers, and lakes. Discover how everyone resides in a watershed and gain insights into the impact of watersheds on the environment.
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