Watershed Ecology Quiz

What is the primary focus of watershed ecology?

• The study of water bodies only

• The study of watersheds as ecosystems

• The study of human activities in watersheds

• The study of weather patterns in watersheds

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Which of the following is NOT a goal of the watershed ecology training module?

• Introduce terms and concepts associated with watershed ecology

• Describe typical watershed structure and how watersheds work

• Provide examples of contemporary issues in watershed ecology

• Teach advanced mathematical modeling of watersheds

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What is a watershed?

• An area of land that drains water, sediment, and dissolved materials to a common receiving body or outlet

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A type of ecosystem found only in tropical regions

• A man-made structure for storing water

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What is an ecosystem?

• A man-made environment for plants and animals

• A functioning natural unit with interacting biotic and abiotic components

• A large body of water with no living organisms

• A type of soil found in watersheds

Why is watershed ecology essential knowledge for watershed managers?

• It helps them predict weather patterns

• It teaches them about the structural and functional characteristics of watersheds

• It allows them to create artificial watersheds

• It helps them understand the history of watersheds

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What are the main components of watershed structure?

• Flowing waters, still waters, upland areas

• Mountains, valleys, deserts

• Oceans, seas, lakes

• Forests, grasslands, wetlands

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How many miles of flowing water systems does the US have?

• 1.5 million miles

• 2.5 million miles

• 3.5 million miles

• 4.5 million miles

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Which of the following is NOT a dimension in the four-dimensional concept of lotic systems?

• Longitudinal

• Lateral

• Vertical

• Horizontal

In the longitudinal dimension of flowing water systems, which zone is characterized by the highest flow and minimal slope?

• Headwaters

• Transfer zone

• Depositional zone

• Erosional zone

What is the deepest part of a stream channel called?

• Terrace

• Thalweg

• Floodplain

• Aquifer