WATERSHED

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The use of pesticides and fertilizers must be carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemicals on the environment? Options: Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams., Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk., These chemicals are expensive to produce., Storage space for these chemicals is limited.

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Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

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What is a watershed?

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Land that collects and channels water from a small body of water to a larger body of water.

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Why is gravity a factor in watersheds?

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It causes the water to flow down towards a watershed.

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What is Point Source Pollution (PSP)?

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When you can trace the point of the source - "pipe to source"

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A lake that stores water for human use is called a ____________.

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reservoir

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A collection of watersheds all discharging into the same major body of water is referred to as a

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drainage basin

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What is topography?

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the shape of the land determined by the elevation

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Waste from animals can contaminate water. True or False?

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True

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What are tributaries?

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Smaller rivers that flow into larger rivers.

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What is erosion?

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When rocks and sand are moved by water.