Watershed

Nalón River is yellow here. Its watershed is...

• Atlantic

• Cantabric

• Mediterranean

The river in yellow is Ter. It belongs to the _________________ watershed.

• Mediterranean

• Cantabrian

• Tropical

• Atlantic

In yellow you can see the Gualdalquivir. It belongs to the ______________ watershed.

• Mediterranean

• Atlantic

• Cantabric

• Pacific

The Mediterranean Watershed is in

• Orange

• pink

• green

What is the meaning of the word 'watershed' in a geographical context?

• A ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers

• A large body of water

• A small stream

• A type of dam

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'watershed' correctly?

• The watershed was full of fish.

• The watershed moment in her career was winning the award.

• He drank from the watershed.

• The watershed was too deep to cross.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the part of speech for the word 'watershed' in the sentence: 'The treaty was a watershed in international relations.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the correct synonym for 'watershed' when used metaphorically.

• Turning point

• River

• Flood

• Barrier

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In literature, a 'watershed moment' often refers to:

• A moment of crisis

• A turning point or pivotal moment

• A moment of calm

• A moment of confusion

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence best illustrates the metaphorical use of 'watershed'?

• The watershed was polluted by the factory.

• The election was a watershed in the country's history.

• The watershed was dry during the summer.

• The watershed was home to many species.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4