Human Impact on Watersheds Short Review

What is a watershed?

• A large saltwater body

• Land draining streams and rainfall to a common outlet

• Underground water reservoir

• Man-made lake

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Which is an example of surface water?

• Aquifer

• River

• Groundwater

• Water table

How do trees benefit a watershed?

• Increase soil erosion

• Reduce water quality

• Improve water infiltration and reduce runoff

• Increase pollution

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What is the main difference between groundwater and surface water?

• Groundwater is in oceans, surface water is in rivers

• Groundwater is underground, surface water is on the surface

• Groundwater is always clean, surface water is always polluted

• Groundwater is salty, surface water is fresh

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Which activity can harm groundwater quality?

• Planting native plants

• Using too much fertilizer

• Creating rain gardens

• Using permeable pavements

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How can humans improve surface water quality?

• Dumping industrial waste into rivers

• Constructing wetlands to filter runoff

• Increasing urban sprawl

• Removing vegetation along riverbanks

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Which is a source of pollution in watersheds?

• Natural springs

• Agricultural runoff

• Rainwater

• Groundwater recharge

How does urban development impact a watershed?

• It increases natural filtration

• It reduces impervious surfaces

• It increases runoff and pollution risk

• It decreases water demand

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What practice helps protect watersheds?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Building dams without consideration

• Implementing buffer zones along waterways

• Increasing pesticide use

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Which part of the water cycle involves water moving to the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Runoff

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