Watershed Concepts and Functions

Since this watershed contains mountains to wetlands and has a wide variety of living things in this area, this is a great example of ______.

• biodiversity

• a circle of life

• human migration

What is a wetland?

• An area of land that is soaked with water for part of the year.

• A study of how living things interact.

• All the living and non-living things in an area.

Why is it important to learn about wetlands and ecosystems?

• Ecosystems are what help create mountains.

• Ecosystems help water move faster.

• Ecosystems are how all living and non-living things in an area affect one another.

Preservation is protecting something, so it is safe and in good condition.

Which of these actions help protect a watershed healthy?

• Pouring chemicals down the drain.

• Using lots of pesticides in your garden.

• Recycling your trash correctly.

• Taking very long showers.

To conserve means to use something carefully and avoid wasting materials.

What actions can you do to help conserve resources?

• Move from place to place quickly.

• Take shorter showers or turn off the hose while washing a car.

• Visit a local library.