Yellowstone National Park - Watersheds

The video explores the interconnectedness of water on Earth, focusing on Yellowstone National Park. It follows the journey of the Yellowstone River, highlighting its ecological significance and conservation efforts. The video also discusses the formation of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the role of watersheds and the continental divide in water distribution.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 51%

• 61%

• 71%

• 81%

Where does the Yellowstone River begin its journey?

• Grand Prismatic Spring

• Younts Peak

• Old Faithful

• Mammoth Hot Springs

What is the largest North American lake above 7000 feet?

• Yellowstone Lake

• Crater Lake

• Lake Tahoe

• Great Salt Lake

How many smaller tributaries feed into Yellowstone Lake?

• 141

• 121

• 81

• 41

What natural processes helped form the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone?

• Volcanism and erosion

• Glaciation and erosion

• Erosion and sedimentation

• Volcanism and glaciation

Which artist's work helped highlight the need for protection of Yellowstone?

• Albert Bierstadt

• Thomas Moran

• John James Audubon

• Frederic Remington

What is a watershed?

• A mountain range

• A type of lake

• A type of river

• An area where water drains downhill

How many major watersheds are there in Yellowstone?

• Two

• Four

• Five

• Three

What is the significance of the continental divide?

• It separates two countries

• It is a type of river

• It divides the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds

• It marks the highest point in Yellowstone

Where does the water from the Yellowstone River eventually end up?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Arctic Ocean