Watershed Test

Front

If water enters the watershed at the top of the mountain where the arrow is pointing, at which point will it stop draining?

Back

Point D

Front

What definition BEST describes a watershed?

Back

An area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point

Front

The boundaries of a watershed are determined by ___________

Back

Elevation

Front

Which of the following human activities is LEAST likely to affect watersheds? Flying in an airplane, Cutting down trees, Fertilizing lawns, Reading a book

Back

Reading a book

Front

Which statement about water pollution is TRUE?

Back

Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

Front

Which model BEST represents how water flows in a watershed? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

A neighborhood in a small Texas town had to be evacuated because the houses were sinking due to a problem in the aquifer. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

Back

Excessive removal of water weakened the ground.

Front

Possible negative effect of pesticides and fertilizers on the environment?

Back

Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

Front

Aquifer is an area of permeable rock on the land surface that holds groundwater.

Back

False

Front

All water below the surface of land is called__________.

Back

groundwater