Understanding Watersheds

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What is the definition of a drainage basin?

The area in which overland flow approaches toward a drainage system

The point where water flows out of the watershed

Any portion of the earth's surface within a physical boundary defined by topographic slopes that divert all runoff to the same drainage outlet (correct)

The part of the watershed where water is collected

What separates watersheds from each other?

Main drainage system

Catchment area

Drainage basin

Highland elevations called watershed divide (correct)

Where do watershed boundaries usually meet?

At the highest ridgeline around the stream channels (correct)

At the catchment area

At the main drainage system

At the point where water flows out of the watershed

What does a basin drain to?

A large river, estuary, or lake Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total land area of the Philippines is estimated to belong to watersheds?

At least 70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of a watershed?

The area of land that captures and funnels the rain or snow to a common outlet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Sheila Mae G. Kubik's presentation on watersheds?

The importance of watersheds and their components Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a watershed according to the information provided?

It is an area drained by a river system with an outlet Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the central role of women in the context of water, according to the gender principle?

Management and protection of water resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the instrument principle argue about water?

Water should be valued in all its competing uses with appropriate economic incentives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM)?

Addressing inter- and cross-sector concerns holistically Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the institutional framework at the basin/s according to the text?

Fragmented governance with no single institution for integrated management Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Agenda 21 in relation to water resources?

Prescribing integrated approaches to developing, managing, and using water resources Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of water management argues for an ecosystem and basin-based approach rather than a sectoral approach?

The ecological principle Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What report stirred a broad global consensus to improve water management and sustainability?

Our Common Future Signup and view all the answers

Which development led to a broad global consensus to improve water management and sustainability?

Publication of Our Common Future report Signup and view all the answers