Human Impact on Watersheds

Human Impact on Watersheds

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Brandi Cornett

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way agricultural development affects watersheds?

It increases groundwater recharge.

It decreases the delivery of water to surface bodies.

It introduces contaminants like nitrates into water.

It reduces the water table.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does urban development impact water quality in watersheds?

By increasing evapotranspiration.

By introducing point sources of contamination.

By enhancing natural vegetation growth.

By reducing runoff.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of removing natural vegetation for agriculture and urban growth?

Increased evapotranspiration.

Decreased runoff.

Increased erosion and reduced water quality.

Enhanced groundwater recharge.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What human activity can lead to waterlogging in watersheds?

Tillage

Irrigation

Construction of levees

Wetland restoration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental issue can atmospheric deposition of chemicals cause in surface-water bodies?

Increased alkalinity

Increased water temperature

Acidification

Enhanced aquatic plant growth