Properties of Watersheds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a source that increases the amount of water in a watershed?

• Rainfall

• Snowmelt

• Groundwater

• Evaporation

Open Ended

Describe groundwater vs surface water.  Include examples

Open Ended

Identify two ways groundwater is replenished.

Open Ended

How is the volume of groundwater calculated?

Open Ended

Research the largest lake (surface) and aquifer (ground) in Texas. What are they?

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors contribute to how water flows through a watershed?

• Weather

• Topography

• Vegetation

• Plastic pollution

Open Ended

Describe how weather, topography, vegetation, and soil & bedrock composition work together to contribute to how water flows through a watershed.

Open Ended

Dams are man-made.  Describe benefits and downfalls from building dams. Include economic and ecological examples for each.

Open Ended

Research, and list, ALL the major aquifers in Texas. 
(Note:  the notes only include 3…there are more!!)  

Open Ended

Watch the Ogallala Aquifer EdPuzzle and record your score here.

(I WILL double check; don't lie!)

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/68ed18e1394cd4a2697ce152/watch

Fill in the Blank

The amount of groundwater in a watershed can be measured by calculating the volume, which is equal to area x ___.

Open Ended

Research and identify the largest US aquifer and largest Texas aquifer. 

Open Ended

Research and identify the largest US Dam and largest Texas dam. 

Multiple Choice

Which water quality parameter is measured using a pH meter and is considered healthy between 6.0 and 8.5?

• Alkalinity

• Chlorides

• pH

• Hardness

Open Ended

Explain the relationship between pH and alkalinity. 

Open Ended

Explain salt intrusion and how it affects chlorides in groundwater.

Multiple Choice

Where is water hardness higher?

• Surface water

• Groundwater

Multiple Choice

Where is dissolved oxygen higher?

• Surface water

• Groundwater

Open Ended

What causes a “rotten egg” smell in a water supply? 

Open Ended

Explain how nitrites and nitrates can get into groundwater.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about watersheds, or would you like to learn more about how they affect your local environment?