AQS Fall Final Review Day 2

What factor influences the extent of a watershed?

• The population residing within it

• The number of rivers it encompasses

• The volume of rainfall it receives

• The expanse of land it covers

In what way does the topography impact hydrological processes in a watershed?

• By purifying pollutants from the water

• By controlling the water temperature

• By determining the direction and speed of runoff

• By escalating the acidity of the water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which elements contribute to the flow of water through a watershed?

• Rivers, lakes, and wetlands

• Topographic features, climate, and geological characteristics

• Water bodies and precipitation

• Land, vegetation, and soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are the potential consequences of runoff?

• Diminished erosion

• Erosion and transportation of sediments, nutrients, and pollutants downstream

• Increased infiltration

• Restoration of habitats

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Why is comprehending the structure, components, and processes within watersheds essential?

• It heightens erosion and flooding risks

• It plays no role in watershed management

• It aids in conserving water resources

• It depletes water resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What features and processes are associated with rivers?

• Transportation and sedimentation

• Erosion and Deposition

• Evaporation and condensation

• Glaciation and ice melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 68.7%

• 2.5%

• 97.5%

• 30.1%

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Which statement accurately describes river currents?

• In a straight stretch of river, the main force of the current is usually in the middle. The deepest water is also usually in the middle.

• In flowing water, there is less current near the bottom.

• When there is a sharp bend in the river, the strongest current and deepest water are at the outside edge of the bend.

• All of these are correct.

What is the term for a general area where all precipitation or runoff will flow into?

• A Meander

• A Waterfall

• The Watershed

• The Bank

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Describe the flood plain of a river:

• Very hilly

• Steep sloping

• In the mountains

• Generally flat