Watersheds

Watersheds

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

A watershed is an area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What determines the boundaries of a watershed?

Back

The boundaries of a watershed are determined by elevation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What force causes water to travel to the lowest point?

Back

Gravity is the force that causes water to travel to the lowest point.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS2-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where can watersheds be found?

Back

Watersheds can be found everywhere, including at the top of mountains and at the bottom of valleys.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of a watershed?

Back

The primary function of a watershed is to catch water that falls to the Earth's surface and drain it over land or underground.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the area where water infiltrates soil?

Back

The area where water infiltrates soil is part of a watershed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to precipitation in a watershed?

Back

In a watershed, precipitation is collected and drained to the lowest point.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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