Watershed Management Basics
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Which of the following best defines a watershed?

  • An area drained by a river system with multiple outlets
  • A man-made landscape with defined boundaries
  • A region determined by law
  • A natural landscape with natural boundaries (correct)
  • What is the main function of a watershed?

  • To store rainwater underground (correct)
  • To drain rainwater to the sea
  • To capture rainwater for agricultural use
  • To divide larger watersheds
  • What happens to rainwater that is not stored in a watershed?

  • It is drained by streams through one outlet (correct)
  • It is divided between two adjacent watersheds
  • It is used for irrigation purposes
  • It is stored in a lake or wetland
  • What determines the portion of rainwater going to two adjacent watersheds?

    <p>Phreatic divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about all watersheds?

    <p>All watersheds are landscape features</p> Signup and view all the answers

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