Watershed Management Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the concept of a watershed, explaining it as a drainage basin where runoff water from rainfall is collected, stored, and used for irrigation. It details the three main components of a watershed: the catchment area, basin, and command area. Additional components such as physical and biological factors are also discussed. The purpose of a watershed is to maximize water collection, reduce runoff, and control floods and droughts. The video concludes with a brief mention of watershed classification and suggests further reading in textbooks.

What is a watershed primarily defined as?

• A water storage facility

• A flood control mechanism

• A drainage basin

• A type of irrigation system

Which area is responsible for collecting rainwater in a watershed?

• Command area

• Reservoir

• Basin

• Catchment area

Where is the collected water stored in a watershed?

• Catchment area

• Basin

• Command area

• Pipeline

What is the role of the command area in a watershed?

• To apply stored water

• To collect rainwater

• To manage soil type

• To store water

Which factor is NOT considered a physical component of a watershed?

• Plant species

• Rainfall pattern

• Soil type

• Topography

What is the purpose of participatory watershed management?

• To increase water storage

• To involve community in management

• To build more dams

• To reduce soil erosion

What is a primary goal of watershed management?

• To maximize water collection

• To promote tourism

• To reduce agricultural land

• To increase urban development

How does watershed management help in controlling floods?

• By building more roads

• By increasing rainfall

• By storing excess water

• By reducing water usage

Which classification does NOT belong to watersheds?

• Small watershed

• Medium watershed

• Large basin

• Urban watershed

What is the significance of classifying watersheds?

• To determine the type of crops to grow

• To decide the size of the dam to build

• To manage water resources effectively

• To increase population density