Watershed_NR_2019

Dynamic systems, like streams

• do not change

• change in little ways

• change in one way

• continuously change in many ways.

The boundary around a watershed is called the

• watershed.

• watershed divide.

• sub-watershed.

• transpiration.

According to the chapter what factors play a role in the boundaries and characteristics of a watershed? Choose the best answer.

• geology and climate

• climate and place on earth

• geology, climate and vegetation

• none of the above

All water eventually empties into

• an ocean

• a river

• the ground

• a lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In our homes, here in the USA, what is the average use of water per day per person?

• 100-200 liters

• over 500 liters

• under 100 liters

• 300-400 liters

Management decisions on water are made based on combinations

• of science, and who you know.

• of science, politics and values.

• of politics alone.

• of values and what you believe is right.

All watersheds are alike.

• true

• false

Smaller watersheds within a larger one is called a

• watershed

• watershed divide

• sub-watershed

• transpiration

Of all the water on earth what percent is fresh?

• 3

• 10

• 50

• 97

What is the percentage of wetlands on the Earth’s surface?

• 3

• 6

• 10

• 97