Exploring Running Water

The video tutorial explains the concept of running water, including streams, brooks, creeks, and large rivers like the Saint Lawrence River. It describes how water collects through precipitation, absorption by plants, and surface runoff. The tutorial also introduces the concept of watersheds, areas where surface runoff drains into rivers or river systems, with examples like the Mississippi and Otter Creek watersheds.

What are the smaller bodies of running water mentioned in the text?

How does water collect in bodies of running water?

What happens to precipitation that falls to the earth?

What is surface runoff and how does it relate to bodies of water?

Define a watershed based on the information provided.