Watershed Quiz Exam 2

Biotic factors in an ecosystem include:

• Non-living elements like rocks and water.
• Living organisms such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
• Chemical compounds in the soil.
• Weather patterns and climate conditions.

In an ecosystem, a community is:

• A group of different species living together in a specific area.
• An area devoid of any living organisms.
• A collection of plants in a garden.
• A single species thriving in isolation.

What is a physical watershed composed of?

• Water

• Water and Land

• Land

• Neither water nor land

What are some signs that an ecosystem is healthy? (Select all that apply)

• Lots of paved surfaces

• Grassy areas that trap precipitation

• Natural areas (trees, shrubs, gardens)

• Many areas of erosion

What are some expectations of Whitman students when walking in the hallways while other classes are in session?

• Voices are off in the hallway

• Stay with the group

• Actively working on the day's activity

• Ignoring teacher's instructions and loudly talking to friends

What did you see on your watershed walk that would negatively impact water quality?

• More areas of pavement than any other ground cover type

• Trees lining the Whitman perimeter

• Grassy areas and areas of tree roots

• The Whitman vegetable garden

What is the definition of a watershed?

• An area of water that contains fish and other biotic life forms

• An area of water that comes from a land source

• A shed that holds lots of water without leaking

• An area of land that drains into a specific body of water

What do we call an area of higher elevation that separates watersheds?

• Watershed

• Divide / Ridgeline

• Estuary

• Mountain Range

What is a term for water that flows across the ground instead of soaking into the ground?

• Runoff

• Walk-in

• Estuary

• Watershed

Where does runoff go after it enters storm drains?

• It freezes into icebergs to sink the Titanic

• Directly into the ocean

• Into a local body of water

• Into my bathtub