Exploring Watershed Pollution and Protection

What is a watershed?

• A body of water

• An area of land where water flows to a common point

• A type of water filter

• A water treatment plant

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How can fertilizers negatively impact waterways?

• By increasing the water temperature

• By promoting excessive algae growth

• By reducing water flow

• By making the water salty

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Why is it important to plant native plants in your yard?

• They require more water

• They are hardier and do not require fertilizers

• They grow faster

• They are more colorful

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What is the role of storm drains in urban areas?

• To irrigate gardens

• To store water

• To filter water

• To deliver rainwater directly into the nearest waterway

What is a riparian buffer?

• A type of fertilizer

• A water filtration system

• A pesticide used on farms

• A strip of hardy plants along stream banks

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What is one natural option for fertilizing crops on farms?

• Using plastic mulch

• Using synthetic fertilizers

• Using properly aged or composted cow manure

• Using chemical pesticides

Why is it important to manage pet waste?

• It helps plants grow

• It contains harmful bacteria that can enter water supplies

• It acts as a natural fertilizer

• It is biodegradable

What can be done to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard?

• Dump out standing water

• Leave standing water

• Use chemical pesticides

• Plant more trees

How can industrial waste be properly managed?

• By dumping it into rivers

• By pre-treating it and sending it to wastewater treatment plants

• By burning it

• By burying it underground

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What should you do with your trash to prevent it from polluting waterways?

• Throw it in the river

• Burn it in your backyard

• Secure your trash containers and wait until morning to wheel them out

• Leave it outside overnight