Watersheds

Water that hits land and flows into a creek, stream, or a river is best describes as

• condensation

• precipitation

• run-off

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Most of the water on Earth can be described as

• freshwater

• ice

• salt (marine) water

• groundwater

Which of these is NOT talking about a watershed?

• An area where all water drains

• Can also be called a river basin

• Shaped by hills and mountains (topography)

• Follows state lines

What describes the smaller streams and rivers that feed into the larger river of a watershed?

• Lake

• Tributary

• Estuary

• Sound

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What describes an area where freshwater and saltwater mix?

• Lake

• Tributary

• Estuary

• Sound

Why do cities and suburbs have more runoff and pollution?

• More people making pollutants

• Pavement doesn't absorb water

• Storm drain water not cleaned

• All of the above

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How does climate affect a watershed?

• It determines the amount of water input and output in a watershed.

• It determines if the watershed will absorb water or not.

• It determines how fast water will be moved through a watershed.

• It does not affect watersheds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which of the following helps most to reduce runoff?

• Urban Development

• Agriculture

• Timber production

• Vegetation

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Which activity helps reduce the severity of flooding?

• draining wetlands

• clearing trees from hillsides

• creating artificial wetlands

• paving urban areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is an example of point source for water pollution?

• livestock feedlot

• logged forest

• broken petroleum transfer pipe

• cropland