River and Watershed Quiz

What is the starting point of a river called?

• mouth

• source

• tributary

• watershed

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The area of land that drains into a river or lake is called a:

• divide

• tributary

• delta

• watershed

When creeks and streams flow into a larger river, they are called:

• tributaries

• mouths

• divides

• sources

The place where a river empties into a larger body of water is called the:

• watershed

• divide

• mouth

• tributary

What causes water in rivers to flow downhill?

• wind

• gravity

• temperature

• pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of these activities can harm a watershed?

• planting trees

• littering

• building rain gardens

• reducing water use

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The boundary between two watersheds is called a:

• confluence

• mouth

• source

• divide

What is eutrophication primarily caused by?

• species invasion

• temperature changes

• excess nutrients

• lack of oxygen

Which is a sign that eutrophication is occurring in a body of water?

• increased fish population

• clearer water

• excessive algae growth/algal bloom

• too much oxygen

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How can we help protect watersheds?

• using more fertilizer

• reduce pollution

• removing plants

• increasing runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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